In the beginning-- we misunderstood
Subtitle: interpreting Genesis 1 in its original context
By: Johnny V. Miller, John M. Soden
Contributors: Soden, John M., 1957-
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, MI
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780825439278
Subjects: Criticism, interpretation; Bible
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Past and present issues in interpreting the creation account; title: Asking the right question; title: We've been here before; title: Finding meaning in Genesis 1 (part 1):; title: Does Genesis 1 agree with modern science?; title: Finding meaning in Genesis 1 (part 2):; title: Should Genesis 1 be read literally?; title: Purpose of Genesis; title: What does it mean to whom? a guide to proper interpretation; title: Creation account in light of its ancient historical and cultural context; title: Genesis 1 compared with the Egyptian context; title: Genesis 1 distinguished from the Egyptian context; title: Genesis 1 compared with the Mesopotamian context; title: Genesis 1 distinguished from the Mesopotamian context; title: Genesis 1 and the Canaanite context; title: Significance of the creation account for theology today; title: Objections (part 1): truth and chronology; title: Objections (part 2): the meanings of day and death; title: Toward a creation theology; title: End of debate?.