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Understanding Genesis (The Heritage of Biblical Israel) (Paperback)
by Nahum M. Sarna (Author) "The Bible does not constitute an ideological monolith..." (more)
Key Phrases: patriarchal period, combat myth, building inscriptions, Near Eastern, Enuma Elish, Book of Genesis (more...)
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Editorial Reviews
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"This book...is designed to make the Bible of Israel intelligible, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring to a sophisticated generation, possessed of intellectual curiosity and ethical sensitivity." - NYT Book Review.

"In the recent literature on Genesis this is the most comprehensive and careful interpretation of the Bible's initial book in light of the extra biblical sources bearing upon it, and as such, is to be highly recommended." --George M. Landes, Journal of Biblical Literature

"An insightful classic that retains its vitality. A front-rank scholar and teacher has poured a lifetime of learning into this outstanding commentary." --Hershel Shanks

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"This book...is designed to make the Bible of Israel intelligible, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring to a sophisticated generation, possessed of intellectual curiosity and ethical sensitivity." - NYT Book Review.

"In the recent literature on Genesis this is the most comprehensive and careful interpretation of the Bible's initial book in light of the extra biblical sources bearing upon it, and as such, is to be highly recommended." --George M. Landes, Journal of Biblical Literature

"An insightful classic that retains its vitality. A front-rank scholar and teacher has poured a lifetime of learning into this outstanding commentary." --Hershel Shanks

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Schocken; New Ed edition (January 13, 1970)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0805202536
  • ISBN-13: 978-0805202533
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars 8 customer reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #106,897 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
The Bible does not constitute an ideological monolith. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
patriarchal period, combat myth, building inscriptions, flood story, patriarchal narratives
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Near Eastern, Enuma Elish, Book of Genesis, Tower of Babel, Dead Sea, Garden of Eden, Beth Mikra, Table of Nations, Enuma Elfish, East Jordan, Fertile Crescent, Lord God, King of Sodom, Light From the Ancient Past, Middle Bronze
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