The Book of Genesis : A Biography /

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During its 2,500-year life, the book of Genesis has been the keystone to almost every important claim about reality, humanity, and God in Judaism and Christianity. And it continues to play a central role in debates about science, politics, and human rights. With clarity and skill, acclaimed biblical...

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Détails bibliographiques
Auteur principal: Hendel, Ronald S.
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2013]
Collection:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Sujets:
Bibel > Genesis
Bible. > Genesis.
Bible. > Genesis > Criticism, interpretation, etc. > History.
Bible. > Genesis > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Rezeption
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Exegesis & Hermeneutics.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Old Testament.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Electronic books.
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
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Résumé:During its 2,500-year life, the book of Genesis has been the keystone to almost every important claim about reality, humanity, and God in Judaism and Christianity. And it continues to play a central role in debates about science, politics, and human rights. With clarity and skill, acclaimed biblical scholar Ronald Hendel provides a panoramic history of this iconic book, exploring its impact on Western religion, philosophy, science, politics, literature, and more. Hendel traces how Genesis has shaped views of reality, and how changing views of reality have shaped interpretations of Ge.
Description matérielle:1 online resource (304 pages).
ISBN:9781400844593

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