Adam's Rib and Other Anomalous Elements in the Hebrew Creation Myth A New View

Graves, Robert

Published by Thomas Yoseloff, 1958

About this Item

"Since 1876, when two versions of an ancient Creation Epic were discovered in the ruins of the Assyrian King Assurbanipal's library, all serious Biblical students have come to realize that the first 4 chapters of the Book of Genesis are not of unique authority. The narrative contains not only obvious gaps but also strange anomalies, which were probably due to misreading of ancient icons and sacred emblems to suit a new religious dispensation." The wood Hebron icons (38 pages) by James Metcalf have been printed from the original blocks. ; Wood engravings; 7 3/4 x 11 "; 73 pages, dj has small nicks and tears with rubbing and smudging (dj now in mylar protector).

Seller Inventory # 111740

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Adam's Rib and Other Anomalous Elements in the Hebrew Creation Myth A New View
• Publisher: Thomas Yoseloff
• Publication Date: 1958
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Illustrated by Metcalf, James
• Edition: First American Edition.
• Condition: near fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: fair