So, one of the things I want to do in Iraq is resume an in-depth study of Genesis.  I got out of such a study about 2 years ago, I suppose.  I was reading:  The Genesis Record by Morris, and the Genesis volumes from the Interpretation (Brueggemann) and NIV Application (Walton) commentary series.  

Morris seems to be in his own little world, scientifically and historically, taking constant, great liberties to support his view.  He has been an important figure in creation science, and this work is certainly an element of that.  For these reasons (and for sheer entertainment) I have been reading and will continue to read this volume.

Brueggamann's commentary belongs to an entire Bible commentary series, the whole of which was recommended by Al, the pastor I worked directly under.  I have so far found this volume informed and insightful, and will continue to read it.  Brueggamenn is a member of the United Church of Christ, and his views, thus far, seem rather comfortable with mainline, evangelical protestantism.

Walton's commentary also belongs to an entire Bible commentary series (which I believe is nearing the publication of its final volumes).  This I've also found informed and insightful, and I will continue to read it as well.  Walton is a professor at Wheaton's grad school, and seems to also sit fairly comfortably with mainline, evangelical protestantism.

So, needless to say, I need to branch out!  I have my mind set on the Africa Bible Commentary, a sixteen-hundred page, single-volume concerning the whole Bible, by 70 african contributors.  But I'm interested in more.  Does anyone have any suggestions, either for entire Bible commentary series, or just for Genesis?  I'm particularly interested in products of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Roman Catholicism, or otherwise non-mainline protestant culture.  I'd also prefer non-white authors (I have no shortage of them).  Any recommendations?