The Theology of the Book of Genesis

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.

Author: R. W. L. Moberly
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 05/01/2009
Pages: 298
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780521685382

About the Author
Moberly, R. W. L.: - 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.