World of Genesis: Persons, Places, Perspectives (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement S.) [Hardcover] Davies, Philip R. and Clines, David J. A.

ISBN 10: 1850758751 / ISBN 13: 9781850758754

Published by Continnuum-3PL, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: World of Genesis: Persons, Places, Perspectives (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement S.) [Hardcover] Davies, Philip R. and Clines, David J. A.
• Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1850758751
• ISBN 13: 9781850758754
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Philip R. Davies is Professor of Biblical Studies in the University of Sheffield, UK. David Clines is Professor of Biblical Studies and Head of Department in the University of Sheffield.