In the beginning : a new interpretation of Genesis
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1996., New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 195 pages ; 20 cm.
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Fowler Public Library - NONFICTION | 222.1 Armstrong | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1996., New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
UPC
780679450894
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-187) and index.
Description
"The power of Genesis lies in its stories, especially those of the creation, the Fall, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph. Armstrong traces the grand design of Genesis and its great themes, examines its stories in fascinating detail, and shows why and how they work so well to illustrate the human quest for meaning." "We discover how these ancient tales illuminate our most profound and intractable problems: our struggle with evil, with obtuseness, with cowardice, and particularly with the difficulty of facing up to the consequences of our past actions. Most significantly, Armstrong makes clear how the stories in Genesis can help us to relate - morally - to our own personal histories in our strivings to make ourselves whole, and to grasp why the struggle itself is worthwhile even if its goal is never fully achieved."--BOOK JACKET.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Armstrong, K. (1996). In the beginning: a new interpretation of Genesis (First edition.). Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Armstrong, Karen, 1944-. 1996. In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Armstrong, Karen, 1944-. In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Armstrong, Karen. In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis First edition., Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.
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