The Theology of the Book of Genesis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521685382)

The book of Genesis contains foundational material for Jewish and Christian theology, both historic and contemporary, and is almost certainly the most appealed-to book in the Old Testament in contemporary culture. R. W. L. Moberly's The Theology of the Book of Genesis examines the actual use made of Genesis in current debates, not only in academic but also in popular contexts. Traditional issues such as creation and fall stand alongside more recent issues such as religious violence and Christian Zionism. Moberly's concern - elucidated through a combination of close readings and discussions of hermeneutical principle - is to uncover what constitutes good understanding and use of Genesis, through a consideration of its intrinsic meaning as an ancient text (in both Hebrew and Greek versions) in dialogue with its reception and appropriation both past and present. Moberly seeks to enable responsible theological awareness and use of the ancient text today, highlighting Genesis' enduring significance.

Author: R. W. L. Moberly
ISBN-10: 0521685389
ISBN-13: 9780521685382
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/29/2009
Pages: 298
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.70d