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The Book of Genesis

A Biography
By Ronald Hendel
Series: Lives of Great Religious Books
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The Book of Genesis by Ronald Hendel offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most influential texts in Western culture. Tracing its 2,500-year history, the book examines how Genesis has shaped Judaism and Christianity, as well as its ongoing role in debates over science, politics, and human rights. Readers gain insight into the profound impact this foundational scripture has had on religion, philosophy, literature, and art.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is well-suited for readers interested in religion, theology, biblical history, and cultural studies, providing valuable context for students, scholars, and anyone fascinated by the enduring influence of biblical texts.

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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.

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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. 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.

Series: Lives of Great Religious Books

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Acclaimed as one of Jewish Ideas Daily.com's 40 Best Jewish Books of 2012, this work has received notable recognition for its scholarly insight and engaging style.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691196831

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 7 b/w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Ronald Hendel Series: Lives of Great Religious Books

About the Author

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.

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