num_pages: 298
description: The book of Genesis contains foundational material for Jewish and Christian theology both historic and contemporary and is almost certainly the most appealed-to book in the Old Testament in contemporary culture. R. W. L. Moberlys The Theology of the Book of Genesis examines the actual use made of Genesis in current debates not only in academic but also in popular contexts. Traditional issues such as creation and fall stand alongside more recent issues such as religious violence and Christian Zionism. Moberly's concern  elucidated through a combination of close readings and discussions of hermeneutical principle  is to uncover what constitutes good understanding and use of Genesis through a consideration of its intrinsic meaning as an ancient text (in both Hebrew and Greek versions) in dialogue with its reception and appropriation both past and present. Moberly seeks to enable responsible theological awareness and use of the ancient text today highlighting Genesis enduring significance.
language: English
title: The Theology of the Book of Genesis
publisher: Cambridge University Press