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" The book of Genesis : "
Ronald Hendel
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BL
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632417
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dltt
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| Main Entry
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Hendel, Ronald S
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| Title & Author
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The book of Genesis : : a biography /\ Ronald Hendel
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| Publication Statement
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Princeton, N.J. :: Princeton University Press,, c2013
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| Series Statement
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Lives of great religious books
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xii, 287 pages :: illustrations ;; 20 cm
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| ISBN
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9780691140124 (alk. paper)
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: 069114012X (alk. paper)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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Life of Genesis -- Genesis of Genesis -- Rise of the figural sense -- Apocalyptic secrets -- Platonic worlds -- Between the figure and the real -- Genesis and science: from the beginning to fundamentalism -- Modern times -- Tories of our alley -- Timeline
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During its 2,500-year-life, the book of Genesis has been the keystone to almost every important claim about reality, humanity, and God in Judaism and Christianity. And it continues to play a central role in debates about science, politics, and human rights. With clarity and skill, acclaimed biblical scholar Ronald Hendel provides a panoramic history of this iconic book, exploring its impact on Western religion, philosophy, science, politics, literature, and more.Hendel traces how Genesis has shaped views of reality, and how changing views of reality have shaped interpretations of Genesis
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Bible., Genesis-- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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| Dewey Classification
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222/.1106
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BS1235.52.H46 2013
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