The Legends of Genesis - Couverture souple

Hermann Gunkel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9358585757 ISBN 13 : 9789358585759

Editeur : Zinc Read, 2023

Synopsis

"The Legends of Genesis," Hermann Gunkel applies his expertise in literary analysis to the narratives found in the book of Genesis in the Bible. Gunkel examines the stories from a perspective that considers their oral and literary origins, their cultural contexts, and the ways they were shaped and transmitted over time. Key features of "The Legends of Genesis" include: Form Criticism: Gunkel is known for his contributions to form criticism, a method of analyzing biblical texts by identifying different literary forms and genres. In this book, he applies form criticism to the narratives in Genesis to uncover the various types of legends and myths present. Cultural Context: Gunkel explores the cultural and historical background of the narratives. He considers how the stories might have originated, how they were shaped by the beliefs and practices of ancient societies, and how they might have been adapted as they were passed down.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zinc Read
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9358585757
• ISBN 13: 9789358585759
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 103
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• Personne responsable: non disponible