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First published in 1901, The Legends of Genesis is a scholarly investigation of the books of Genesis as a product of humanity before historical records were considered important and kept for posterity. Some of the stories found within the book of Genesis are legends, telling the tale of particular people in a poetic form separate from history, reporting the literal truth but capturing the essence of an event.
This book takes a critical look at Genesis as literature and aims to teach its readers how dissect one of the world's most influential pieces of writing. Biblical scholars and students of literature will find this an informative and enlightening read.
About the Author
Hermann Gunkel (18621932) taught at several German universities and is widely recognized as a father of the form-critical and history-of-religions methods in biblical criticism. His influential works include commentaries on Genesis, Psalms, and 1 Peter.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by the author extensively delves into the composition, narratives, and themes of the biblical book of Genesis, arguing that it contains both history and legend. The author states that the historical elements are most obvious in stories of great public events and of political figures. The legendary elements, more common in the book, are said to exist in stories of more personal events, such as those highlighting the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The author maintains that these legendary narratives utilize poetic storytelling methods to convey profound insights on subjects including the nature of existence, family relationships, and human mortality. The book also examines the historical and literary context of Genesis, shedding light on its significance as a foundational text in the Abrahamic religions and Western literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330115060_0
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