Robinson, Marilynne
Reading Genesis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349018744
- author:
- Robinson, Marilynne
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Virago Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14.4 x 3.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Christian Theology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A brilliant and dramatic close reading of the first book of the Bible, Reading Genesis explores the complex relationship between humankind and the world around us. Marilynne Robinson's masterful analysis illuminates the profound meanings and promise of God's enduring covenant with humanity. Through a rich articulation of themes, Robinson sheds light on the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah and his ark, the rivalry of Cain and Abel, and the father and son drama of Abraham and Isaac. Her approach is one of appreciation for Genesis as literature, highlighting its greatness and the importance of its exploration of fundamental questions about the nature of creation and our place within it. Robinson's book radiates gratitude for the constancy and benevolence of God's abiding faith in Creation, offering a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.
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