Book of Genesis: Composition, Reception, and Interpretation [Vetus Testamentum, Supplement 152]
Language: English
Published by Brill, 2012
- Hardcover
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xxiii, 763pp. Sewn binding in cloth, gilt spine lettering. Ex-library; exceedingly clean and sharp with sound binding and no evidence of use. Shipped professionally in a box. 'Written by leading experts in the field, The Book of Genesis: Composition, Reception, and Interpretation offers a wide-ranging treatment of the main aspects of Genesis study. Its twenty-nine essays fall under four main sections. The first section contains studies of a more general nature, including the history of Genesis in critical study, Genesis in literary and historical study, as well as the function of Genesis in the Pentateuch. In the second portion, scholars present commentary on or interpretation of specific passages (or sections) of Genesis, as well as essays on its formation, genres, and themes. The third part includes essays on the textual history and reception of Genesis in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The final section explores the theologies of the book of Genesis, including essays on Genesis and ecology and Genesis in the context of Jewish thought.' (Publisher's blurb).…
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- Title
- Book of Genesis: Composition, Reception, and Interpretation [Vetus Testamentum, Supplement 152]
- Author
- Evans, Craig A.; Joel N. Lohr, David L. Petersen
- Publisher
- Brill
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- VERY GOOD
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover with Dust Jacket
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9004226532
- ISBN 13
- 9789004226531
- Item weight
- 65 ounces
- Seller catalogs
- Religion
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About the Author
Joel N. Lohr, Ph.D. (2007) in Old Testament, Durham University, is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Trinity Western University. His research concentrates on the Pentateuch (Torah) and Jewish-Christian dialogue.
David L. Petersen, Ph.D. (1972) in Old Testament, Yale University, is Franklin N. Parker Professor of Old Testament at Emory University. His research focuses on the book of Genesis and Hebrew Bible prophetic literature.
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