Blenkinsopp, Joseph

Creation, Un-Creation, Re-Creation: A Discursive Commentary on Genesis 1-11

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ISBN 13:
9780567372871
author:
Blenkinsopp, Joseph
format:
Paperback
publisher:
T & T Clark International
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
232
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 2 cm
Genre:
Old Testaments
Condition:
New
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£38.11

Description

Joseph Blenkinsopp's thought-provoking commentary on Genesis 1-11 offers a fresh perspective on the 'Primeval History'. By exploring the idea that creation cannot be confined to a single event, but rather encompasses a broader sequence of events - creation, uncreation, and recreation - Blenkinsopp provides a nuanced understanding of this foundational biblical text. Drawing on both pre-modern and modern interpretations, Blenkinsopp's discussion is grounded in an appreciation for the literary and theological artistry of the material. By acknowledging the text's integrity as an 'authored' work, he is able to engage with its complexities in a way that is both scholarly and accessible. This book provides a valuable insight into the biblical account of creation, one that challenges readers to think critically about the nature of this foundational narrative.

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