The World of Genesis by Philip R Davies
Although it opens with an argument that the earth, and not humanity, is the real subject of Genesis 1-11, this collection of essays focuses first on female personalities in Genesis (Eve, Hagar, Rebeccah, Tamar and the four tribal matriarchs), then on male characters (Abraham, Ishmael, Pharaoh). The treatment ranges from historical-critical analysis, through discourse analysis and narrative, ideological and psychological analyses, to postmodern autobiographical exegesis. Among the many delights of this selection are the mingling of traditional and contemporary perspectives, especially the interplay of gender at the level of the biblical text and of the modern author-and perhaps also of the modern reader of this fascinating assortment of studies on tales of human ancestry.
Philip R. Davies is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at the University of Sheffield, UK. David Clines is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies in the University of Sheffield, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781850758754 |
| ISBN 10 | 1850758751 |
| Title | The World of Genesis |
| Author | Philip R Davies |
| Series | The Library Of Hebrew Bible Old Testament Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 1998-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 188 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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