Birthpangs and Blessings: A Commentary on the Book of Genesis

by Clare Amos

Publisher:

Sacristy Press

, 2022

Overview

Recent trends in Old Testament studies have radically changed the way we look at the first book of the Bible. This commentary takes account of these developments—acknowledging that traditional source-critical theories need to be re-evaluated, seeking to explore the book holistically, and taking account of its qualities as a ‘story’. Clare Amos draws upon her extensive knowledge of the modern Middle East, its peoples, its religions and its problems, to provide new insights into some of the challenges which Genesis offers for faith and life today. Birthpangs and Blessings offers new insights into the spirituality of the Bible, the voyage of mutual discovery between God and humanity, a recurrent theme of this important biblical book.

Key Features

• Offers new insights into the spirituality of the Bible.
• Provides new insights into some of the challenges which Genesis offers for faith and life today.
• Takes account of traditional source-critical theories.

Product Details

• Title: Birthpangs and Blessings: A Commentary on the Book of Genesis
• Author: Clare Amos
• Publisher: Sacristy Press
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Pages: 368
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781789591941, 1789591945, 9781789591958, 1789591953, 1789591961, 9781789591965
• Resource ID: LLS:BRTHPNGSBLSGNSS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-06-17T02:03:13Z

About Clare Amos

Clare Amos has taught Biblical Studies in Beirut, Jerusalem and Cambridge. She has worked for USPG, the Anglican Communion and the World Council of Churches and was awarded a Lambeth DD in 2012.