The Book of Genesis: A Biography

The Book of Genesis: A Biography
ISBN-10
0691196834
ISBN-13
9780691196831
Series
The Book of Genesis
Category
Religion
Pages
304
Language
English
Published
2019-09-10
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Author
Ronald Hendel

Description

During its 2,500-year life, the book of Genesis has been the keystone to important claims about God and humanity in Judaism and Christianity, and it plays a central role in contemporary debates about science, politics, and human rights. The authors provide a panoramic history of this iconic book, exploring its impact on Western religion, philosophy, literature, art, and more.

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