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The Theology of the Book of Genesis

Moberly, R.W.L.

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The book of Genesis contains foundational material for Jewish and Christian theology, both historic and contemporary, and is almost certainly the most appealed-to book in the Old Testament in contemporary culture. R. W. L. Moberly’s The Theology of the Book of Genesis examines the actual use made of Genesis in current debates, not only in academic but also in popular contexts. Traditional issues such as creation and fall stand alongside more recent issues such as religious violence and Christian Zionism. Moberly's concern – elucidated through a combination of close readings and discussions of hermeneutical principle – is to uncover what constitutes good understanding and use of Genesis, through a consideration of its intrinsic meaning as an ancient text (in both Hebrew and Greek versions) in dialogue with its reception and appropriation both past and present. Moberly seeks to enable responsible theological awareness and use of the ancient text today, highlighting Genesis’ enduring significance.

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Moberly, R. (2009). The Theology of the Book of Genesis. Cambridge University Press

Book Type Authored Book
Publication Date Aug 1, 2009
Deposit Date Sep 16, 2009
Publicly Available Date Sep 22, 2010
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Series Title Old Testament theology.
ISBN 05218663160
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1125381
Publisher URL http://www.cup.es/uk/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521866316

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