Michael P. V. Barrett : " The book's main contribution is the emphasis it places on the Pentateuch's message . [ Hamilton ] develops many of the key themes and estab lishes many sound principles .... Although he is primarily concerned with the large overview , he does not ignore significant details . He provides examples of exegesis and includes charts and tables to illustrate . .... For the serious student of the Pentateuch as well as the layman , this is valuable source of reference ? " ( Biblical Viewpoint ) *** * David M. Howard , Jr .: " A work that again and again treats the important theological questions of the Pentateuch Hamilton frequently uses the methods and results of structural analysis and ( especially ) rhetorical criticism alongside more traditional approaches . It is one of the unique contributions and particular strengths of the book .... Hamilton's is one of the first books from an evangelical pen to systematically employ them on a popular level . Teacher and student alike should find it especially helpful and welcome it heartily " ( Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society ) Horace D. Hummel : " Possibly , the strongest and most unique aspect of Hamilton's work is his ability to ' salvage ' ... from critical literature . The extended bibliographies at the end of each chapter are almost worth the price of the book alone , especially for anyone who is motivated to do a little further study .... As a supplement to detailed commen taries , Hamilton's ' handbook ' is highly recommended . " ( Concordia Journal ) Gordon Wenham : " Admirably serves the interests of evangelicals beginning an academic study of the Pentateuch . More advanced students would find its bibliographies useful . If you fall into either of these categories , I heartily commend its purchase . " ( Evangel )