The stories of Genesis

The first ever translation of the third edition of Gunkel's introduction to his commentary on the book of Genesis. This work laid out the principles of form criticism and transformed biblical studies forever. Now, for the first time, English readers have access to Gunkel's later thought and to the numerous additions and changes which he made to the first edition. This volume, translated by John J. Scullion, S.J. and edited by William R. Scott, includes an introduction which discusses terminology, biographical data on Gunkel, an analysis of his contributions to scholarship, and a thorough index.