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This book is the first monograph-length reading of a biblical book through the lens of resilience. Megan Warner first defines the lens and outlines its boundaries, before training it upon Genesis-to draw new, and often surprising, meaning out of a much-mined text. This innovative reading responds to the need for sustained readings of biblical text, not just in the spheres of resilience and vulnerability, but also in the closely connected inter...

This study guide introduces students to the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The author examines the book's structure and characteristics, covers the latest Biblical scholarship, including historical and interpretive issues, and considers a range of scholarly approaches.There will also be chapters on the ongoing significance of Genesis in Jewish, Christian, Islamic and secular thought, as well as on its wider reception in literature, film...

Introduces the Book of Genesis, examining its characteristics, historical context, and theological messaging, as well as its wider reception in literature, film, art and music"--

In Re-Imagining Abraham Megan Warner challenges traditional views concerning (semi-)Deuteronomistic editing in Genesis, arguing on the basis of close readings that the presence of D-like elements points not to sympathy with the theology of D, but rather revision of it.