Out of Eden: Reading, Rhetoric and Ideology in Genesis 2-3: No. 208 (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement S.)

Stratton, Beverly J.

ISBN 10: 1850755752 / ISBN 13: 9781850755753

Published by Continuum International Publishing Group - Sheffie, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Out of Eden: Reading, Rhetoric and Ideology in Genesis 2-3: No. 208 (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement S.)
• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group - Sheffie
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1850755752
• ISBN 13: 9781850755753
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 557.9 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Out of Eden contributes towards conversations about interpreting scripture. Rather than adopting traditional views (creation and 'fall' or growth), this study integrates literary-critical theories and feminist scholarship to read the Genesis narrative in relation to concerns of contemporary communities. The question of how we might engage the interpretative process and the rhetorical power of texts as we live our lives 'out of Eden' is addressed. Stratton argues that the interpretration of Genesis 2-3 matters, that there are consequences for the actions we take on the basis of our interpretations, and that we should enter the interpretative process only with care.

About the Author

Beverly Stratton is Associate Professor of Religion at Augsburg College, Minneapolis.