Genesis
In the Beginning
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, Old Testament, Criticism & Interpretation, Commentaries
| Author: | Dianne Bergant CSA | ISBN: | 9780814682753 |
| Publisher: | Liturgical Press | Publication: | October 10, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Michael Glazier | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dianne Bergant CSA |
| ISBN: | 9780814682753 |
| Publisher: | Liturgical Press |
| Publication: | October 10, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Michael Glazier |
| Language: | English |
With the publication of Genesis: In the Beginning, one of today's most highly regarded Catholic Scripture scholars turns her attention to one of the most important, fascinating, and challenging books of the Bible. In this important new commentary, Bergant explores the biblical text but also points out some of the social biases of the original community, an awareness which is crucial for an adequate understanding of the text. She offers a wealth of insights into how the contemporary reader can best understand the biblical message.
With the publication of Genesis: In the Beginning, one of today's most highly regarded Catholic Scripture scholars turns her attention to one of the most important, fascinating, and challenging books of the Bible. In this important new commentary, Bergant explores the biblical text but also points out some of the social biases of the original community, an awareness which is crucial for an adequate understanding of the text. She offers a wealth of insights into how the contemporary reader can best understand the biblical message.
