Reclaiming Genesis - Couverture souple

Tinker, Melvin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1854249975 ISBN 13 : 9781854249975

Editeur : Monarch Books, 2010

Synopsis

Some argue for a literal treatment of the first 12 chapters of Genesis; others accept some form of deistic evolution. But what is its real message? Melvin Tinker argues that we should focus on the intended meaning of the text. Genesis challenges the nations surrounding Israel to a different view of the world. For example, God has no genealogy, unlike gods of surrounding nations. 'The two great lights' are so described because the words 'sun' and 'moon' referred to regional deities. When God rested on the seventh day, the day of contemplation of his good creation, this would have upset the Babylonians who considered seven an unlucky number. This is just the start. Genesis is pregnant with meaning and challenges to both the ancient world and the world today. Here are the foundational themes of the Christian faith: God's mercy; human dignity and purpose; God's mission to heal the nations.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Vicar of St John Newland since 1994, Melvin read Theology at Oxford University and trained for ordination at Wycliffe Hall. He has previously been curate at Wetherby Parish Church, Chaplain to Keele University and vicar of All Hallows, Cheadle. He is author of several books and a popularspeaker.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Monarch Books
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1854249975
• ISBN 13: 9781854249975
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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