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The Book of Genesis: Composition, Reception, and Interpretation
The Book of Genesis Composition Reception and Interpretation Author:Craig A. Evans, Joel N. Lohr, David L. Petersen Now in paperback from SBL Press This anthology 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 functi... more »on 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. Features: An affordable edition of an essential Brill hardcover reference workEssays by leading experts in the field« less