The world of Genesis : persons, places, perspectives /

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Imprint:	Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1998.
Description:	1 online resource (179 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Series:	Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 257 Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 257.
Subject:	Bible. -- Genesis, I-XI -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. -- Genesis -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. -- Genesis. Bible. -- Genesis, I-XI. Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11183514

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Other authors / contributors:	Davies, Philip R. Clines, David J. A.
ISBN:	9780567464491 0567464490 1850758751 9781850758754
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Print version record.
Summary:	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 inter.
Other form:	Print version: World of Genesis. Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1998 1850758751 9781850758754

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