num_pages: 195
description: “Karen Armstrong is a genius.”—A. N. WilsonAs the foundation stone of the Jewish and Christian scriptures, The Book of Genesis unfolds some of the most arresting stories of world literature—the Creation; Adam and Eve; Cain and Abel; the sacrifice of Isaac. Yet the meaning of Genesis remains enigmatic. In this fascinating volume, Karen Armstrong, author of the highly acclaimed bestseller A History of God, brilliantly illuminates the mysteries and profundities of this mystifying work.“A lyrical chronicle of one woman's wrestling with Genesis that can serve as a guide to others . . . As notable for its scholarship as it is for its honesty and vulnerability.”— Publishers Weekly“Armstrong can simplify complex ideas, but she is never simplistic.”— The New York Times Book Review
language: English
title: In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis
titlecomplete: In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis
genres: Biblical, Religion, Theology, Philosophy, Spirituality, Christian, Judaism, Nonfiction, History, Christianity
ratings_count: 718
publisher: Ballantine Books