The Book of Genesis: A Biography
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Publishing Details
The Book of Genesis: A Biography
By (Author) Ronald Hendel
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
18th November 2019
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Judaism
Christianity
Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
222.1106
Physical Properties
Paperback
304
Width 140mm, Height 216mm
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.
Reviews
"One of Jewish Ideas Daily.com's 40 Best Jewish Books of 2012"
Author Bio
Ronald Hendel is the Norma and Sam Dabby Professor of Hebrew Bible and Jewish Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the editor in chief of The Hebrew Bible: A Critical Edition, the coauthor of How Old Is the Hebrew Bible, and the author of Remembering Abraham.
