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The Book of Genesis: A Biography
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Book of Genesis: A Biography
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Ronald Hendel
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| Series | Lives of Great Religious Books |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:304 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | History of religion
Christianity
Judaism |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691196831
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| Classifications | Dewey:222.1106 |
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| Illustrations |
7 b/w illus.
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
10 September 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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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.
Author Biography
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.
Reviews"One of Jewish Ideas Daily.com's 40 Best Jewish Books of 2012"
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