Genesis, Second Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781906055660)

Working from the conviction that Genesis can be read as a coherent whole, this commentary foregrounds the sophistication of Hebrew narrative art, in particular its depiction of plot and character, and the interpretative possibilities raised by its intertextuality. Apparently simple and independent episodes emerge as complex and interconnected, constantly challenging readers to readjust their assessments of characters and expectations of plot development. Approaching the text predominantly from the perspective of a 'first-time reader', this commentary underscores the narrative's surprises, ironies and innovations.

Author: Laurence A. Turner
ISBN-10: 1906055661
ISBN-13: 9781906055660
Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press Ltd
Language: English
Published: 08/11/2009
Pages: 246
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.52d