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OverviewGenesis is unlike any other book in the Bible. Indeed, it is unlike any other book you are likely to come across. Most people will be aware of many of its stories, such as Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark or the Garden of Eden, even without ever having read the actual tales. Their images reside in the collective consciousness of generations, appearing in countless works of poetry, art, song, literature, advertising and film. From scholarly commentaries to internet videos, from sermons to simple story books, there is a superabundance of all kinds of exegeses for all tastes. However, Genesis is also, arguably, the most contested battleground of the entire Bible. Whatever you say about Genesis, someone will disagree with you: especially if you put a cultural anthropologist and an evangelical Christian in the same room. Undaunted, John Forrest argues that there is much to be gained from a reading of Genesis that combines the depth of biblical scholarship, motivated by faith, with anthropology’s developed understanding of the cultural contexts of societies. Demonstrating this in his careful analyses, it turns out that the stories of Genesis are a great place to start when introducing students to anthropological themes as diverse as gender roles and sexuality; state powers and exile; the transition from foraging to herding and agriculture; kinship, marriage systems and incest laws; and religion in society. His approach bridges old disciplinary divides and reveals Genesis, and the life lessons it contains, as a ‘cultural survival manual’ for an oppressed people in exile. Its fundamental strategy becomes clear: to grow strongand numerous in complete isolation from the taints and temptations of other cultures. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John ForrestPublisher: Sean Kingston Publishing Imprint: Sean Kingston Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.504kg ISBN: 9781912385546ISBN 10: 1912385546 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 24 June 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsJohn Forrest’s anthropological take on Genesis is revelatory. If you think you know what Genesis is about, read this book for eye-opening surprises. If you are new to Genesis, Forrest will open pathways of understanding that will ensure a memorable experience. At last a sociocultural anthropologist has paid in-depth attention to Biblical material. Read this unforgettable book. Barbara D. Miller, Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs,George Washington University. Author InformationForrest brings a rare combination of credentials to the study of Genesis. He holds degrees in theology which included the study of Hebrew and the exegesis of Biblical texts. He also has advanced degrees in folklore and anthropology (including archaeology). He was professor of anthropology at the College at Purchase, S.U.N.Y. where he taught in a Freshman Program, the first text of which was Genesis. Added to these experiences, Forrest is also an ordained Presbyterian minister, and, as such, is familiar with one branch of commentary and homiletics. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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