"Leder has written a fine book about the narrative flow of the Pentateuch as a whole, taking seriously the canonical shape and theological message of this foundational part of the entire Bible. Drawing on contemporary narrative theory and a firm commitment to the integrity and religious relevance of the books of Moses, he combines in a refreshing way scholarly interaction with the secondary literature, a high view of biblical authority, and new exegetical proposals. The result is a book which will be read with profit both by professional biblical scholars and preachers of the Word."--Al Wolters, Professor of Religion and Theology, Redeemer University College, hamilton ON