The Book of Genesis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789004741485)

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.

Author: Craig a. Evans
ISBN-10: 9004741488
ISBN-13: 9789004741485
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 06/12/2025
Pages: 788
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.38lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.10w x 1.74d