Grammars of Creation; Originating in the Gifford Lectures for 1990

Steiner, George

4.07 out of 5 stars

260 ratings by Goodreads

ISBN 10: 0300088639 ISBN 13: 9780300088632

Published by Yale University Press, New Haven, 2001

Language: English

Condition: Used - Fine Hardcover

Save for Later

Sold by James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.

Association Member:

AbeBooks Seller since June 16, 2005

Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars

View this seller's items

View all copies of this book

Used - Hardcover

Condition: Used - Fine

Price: US$ 25.00 Convert Currency

Free shipping within U.S.A. Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Free 30-day returns

Save for Later

About this Item

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Seller Inventory # 9029525

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Grammars of Creation; Originating in the Gifford Lectures for 1990

Publisher

Yale University Press, New Haven

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

0300088639

ISBN 13

9780300088632

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

fine

Seller catalogs

About this title

Synopsis

Roaming across topics as diverse as the Hebrew Bible, the history of science and mathematics, the ontology of Heidegger, and the poetry of Paul Celan, Steiner examines how the twentieth century has placed in doubt the rationale and credibility of a future tense - the existence of hope. Acknowledging that technology and science may have replaced art and literature as the driving forces in our culture, Steiner warns that this has not happened without a significant loss. The forces of technology and science alone fail to illuminate inevitable human questions regarding value, faith, and meaning. And yet it is difficult to believe that the story out of Genesis has ended, Steiner observes, and he concludes this volume of reflections with an evocation of the endlessness of beginnings.

About the Author

George Steiner is Fellow of Churchill College at Cambridge.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Our shop is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis at 250 3rd Avenue North. We stock over 75,000 used, rare, and out of print books and thousands of antiquarian prints and maps as well as more than 20,000 used classical and jazz records. The address of our web page is www.Lauriebooks.com.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A
MN, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Returnable for any reason. Reciprocal discounts to dealers.

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 5.50

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.