Understanding Genesis: Heritage of Biblical Israel (The heritage of Biblical Israel): The World of the Bible in the Light of History: Vol 1 - Softcover

Sarna, Nahum M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805202536 ISBN 13: 9780805202533

Publisher: Schocken Books, 1966

Synopsis

"This book...is designed to make the Bible of Israel intelligible, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring to a sophisticated generation, possessed of intellectual curiosity and ethical sensitivity." - NYT Book Review.

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Review:

"This book...is designed to make the Bible of Israel intelligible, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring to a sophisticated generation, possessed of intellectual curiosity and ethical sensitivity." - NYT Book Review.

"In the recent literature on Genesis this is the most comprehensive and careful interpretation of the Bible's initial book in light of the extra biblical sources bearing upon it, and as such, is to be highly recommended." --George M. Landes, Journal of Biblical Literature

"An insightful classic that retains its vitality. A front-rank scholar and teacher has poured a lifetime of learning into this outstanding commentary." --Hershel Shanks

From the Back Cover:

'Understanding Genesis is definitely useful. It should be found very instructive both to Jewish and Christian students. (Sarna) is up to date in his scholarship and gives much useful information.' - William F. Albright, The Johns Hopkins University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schocken Books
• Publication date: 1966
• ISBN 10: 0805202536
• ISBN 13: 9780805202533
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304