A groundbreaking scholarly translation of Genesis from the original ancient Hebrew, revealing profound insights into the creation narrative that have been hidden for millennia.
Through meticulous research and deep understanding of ancient Hebrew linguistics, this work presents Genesis as never seen before—authentic to its original meaning and context.
Discover how careful Hebrew translation reveals that Genesis supports an ancient earth and aligns with modern scientific understanding.
The Hebrew text actually describes an ancient earth, not a young creation as commonly interpreted.
Hebrew distinguishes between 'bara' (creation) and 'asah' (formation), revealing different stages of earth's development.
The Hebrew 'yom' in context refers to long periods of time, compatible with geological evidence.
The text supports a gap between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2, reconciling science with scripture.
For centuries, layers of translation have obscured the original meaning of Genesis. This work strips away those layers, returning to the pure Hebrew text as it was first written.
Through careful analysis of ancient Hebrew grammar, syntax, and cultural context, this translation reveals nuances that have been lost in traditional interpretations.
The result is a Genesis that speaks with fresh voice—ancient yet immediate, scholarly yet accessible.
With over 40 years of experience in academia, applied physics, and research, Dr. Rodney Whitefield has a rigorous approach to all subjects, including Biblical Hebrew. After retiring from a successful career in applied physics, Dr. Whitefield turned his attention to Biblical Hebrew. His scholarly and scientific approach to translation of the ancient texts has been praised by multiple scholars in this field, including endorsements that Dr. Whitefield has created the most detailed and thorough explanation of Genesis One available to the general English reader.
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Comprehensive Book
The comprehensive translation with detailed commentary, scholarly notes, and complete analysis of the Hebrew text.
Free Booklet
Introduction to key concepts showing how Genesis supports an ancient earth. Perfect starting point for this research.
"Rodney Whitefield has undertaken a study of Biblical Hebrew that is far more intensive than most seminary-trained students have done. He has carefully examined the text of Genesis One in the original Hebrew as well as in ancient translations (the Targums, the Septuagint, and the Vulgate). Also he has consulted all the English versions plus ancient and modern commentaries, and recognized grammarians such as S. R. Driver, Kautzsch and Crowley, Menahem Mansoor, and Ziony Zevit. His resulting translation provides the most detailed and thorough explanation of Genesis One available to the general English reader today. Repeatedly he clarifies that the Hebrew word yom does not refer to twenty-four hours regarding the length of the six creation days. His exposition will be of great benefit to those seeking a fuller understanding of the original meaning as intended throughout Genesis One."