R W L Moberly

The Theology of the Book of Genesis

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Produktbeschreibung

Moberly examines the use of Genesis in current debates, seeking to enable responsible theological awareness and use of the ancient text.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 142mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9780521866316
• ISBN-10: 0521866316
• Artikelnr.: 25853863

Autorenporträt

R. W. L. Moberly is Professor of Theology and Biblical Interpretation at Durham University. He is also the author of Prophecy and Discernment and The Bible, Theology, and Faith. His writings have appeared in scholarly journals such as Vetus Testamentum, Journal of Theological Studies, Harvard Theological Review, and Journal of Theological Interpretation.

Inhaltsangabe

1. What is a 'theology of Genesis'?
2. On reading Genesis 1-11
3. Genesis 1: picturing the world
4. Genesis 2-3: Adam and Eve and 'the fall'
5. Genesis 4: Cain and Abel
6. Genesis 6-9: cataclysm and grace
7. On reading Genesis 12-50
8. Genesis 12:1-3: a key to interpreting the Old Testament?
9. Genesis 12:3a: a biblical basis for Christian Zionism?
10. Genesis 22: Abraham - model or monster?
11. Abraham and the 'Abrahamic faiths'
12. Genesis 37-50: Joseph.