The Book of Genesis: A Biography (Lives of Great Religious Books)
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Overview
During its 2,500-year life, the book of Genesis has been the keystone to important claims about God and humanity in Judaism and Christianity, and it plays a central role in contemporary debates about science, politics, and human rights. Ronald Hendel provides a panoramic history of this iconic book, exploring its impact on Western religion, philosophy, literature, art, and more. From debates about slavery, gender, and sexuality to struggles over creationism and evolution, Genesis has left its indelible mark on our world and continues to do so today. This wide-ranging account tells the remarkable life story of an incomparable spiritual masterpiece, tracing how Genesis has shaped views of reality—and how changing views of reality have shaped interpretations of Genesis.
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- Tells the remarkable life story of an incomparable spiritual masterpiece
- Provides a panoramic history of this iconic book
- Explores its impact on Western religion, philosophy, literature, art, and more
[Hendel's] book is recommended to all those who would like to strike up an acquaintance with Genesis in its austere beauty and intriguing complexity.
—Krzysztof Napora, Biblical Annals
A delightful read that both informs and engages the reader.
—J. Richard Middleton, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith
- Title: The Book of Genesis: A Biography
- Author: Ronald Hendel
- Series: Lives of Great Religious Books
- Publisher: Princeton University Press
- Print Publication Date: 2019
- Pages: 304
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Resource ID: LLS:BKGNSSBGRPHY
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-07T20:03:05Z