"The Legends of Genesis" by Hermann Gunkel is a detailed and thorough examination of the myths and stories found in the Book of Genesis. Gunkel's expertise in ancient Near Eastern literature shines through as he dissects each tale, revealing their origins and meanings. The author's explanations are clear and informative, making this book accessible to both scholars and casual readers. Gunkel's analysis sheds new light on familiar stories, offering fresh perspectives and insights into the religious and cultural contexts in which they were created. Overall, "The Legends of Genesis" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in delving deeper into the myths and legends of the Old Testament.

Book Description:
The Legends of Genesis is the English translation of the introduction to Gunkel’s massive commentary, Genesis. Gunkel uses form critical analysis on the text of Genesis to determine the various genres of the biblical legends and their significance to the authors. Gunkel also uses form criticism to uncover buried clues as to the constituent sources of the text. Gunkel offers his hypothesis to explain how the various sources came to be combined and redacted, and how the text later came to be attributed to Moses.