The nature of the Genesis narrative has sparked much debate among
Christians. This book introduces three predominant interpretive
genres and their implications for biblical understanding. Each
contributor identifies their position on the genre or genres of
Genesis, chapters 1-11, addresses why their interpretation is
respectful of and appropriate to the text, and contributes examples
of its application to a variety of passages. The positions include:
Theological History(Genesis can be taken seriously as both history
and theology) - defended by James K. Hoffmeier. Proto-History (the
early Genesis narratives consist of a variety of literary genres;
which, nonetheless, do not obscure the book's theological teaching)
- defended by Gordon J. Wenham. Ancient Historiography (an
understanding of Genesis that seeks to reconcile the limitations of
its human authors with the nature of it being the Word of God)
defended by Kenton L. Sparks. General editor and Old Testament
scholar Charles Halton explains the importance of genre and
provides historical insight in the introduction and helpful
summaries of each position in the conclusion. In the
reader-friendly Counterpoints format, this book helps readers to
reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of each view and draw
informed conclusions in this much-debated topic.
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