Description |
1 online resource (292 pages) |
Series |
Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 208 |
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Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 208.
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Contents |
Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1 READING AND THE GARDEN STORY; Chapter 2 KNOWING AND EXPERIENCING (IN) THE GARDEN; Chapter 3 SUBTLE RHETORIC -- WORD PLAYS IN THE GARDEN; Chapter 4 OUT OF EDEN -- IDEOLOGIES, INTERTEXTS AND DIFFERENCE; CONCLUSION; APPENDIX: TRANSLATION WITH NOTES; Bibliography; Index of Biblical References; Index of Authors |
Summary |
Out of Eden contributes towards conversations about interpreting scripture. Rather than adopting traditional views (creation and 'fall' or growth), this study integrates literary-critical theories and feminist scholarship to read the Genesis narrative in relation to concerns of contemporary communities. The question of how we might engage the interpretative process and the rhetorical power of texts as we live our lives 'out of Eden' is addressed. Stratton argues that the interpretration of Genesis 2-3 matters, that there are consequences for the actions we take on the basis of our interpretati |
Analysis |
Christianity Scriptures |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-282) |
Notes |
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Print version record |
SUBJECT |
Bible. Genesis, II-III -- Feminist criticism
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Bible. Genesis, II-III -- Criticism, Textual
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Subject |
RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Old Testament.
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Feminist criticism
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Paradijs.
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Genesis (bijbelboek)
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Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780567500151 |
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0567500152 |
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