World of Genesis: Persons, Places, Perspectives

Brief Description: Although it opens with an argument that the earth, and not humanity, is the real subject of Genesis 1-11, this collection of essays focuses first on female personalities in Genesis (Eve, Hagar, Rebeccah, Tamar and the four tribal matriarchs), then on male characters (Abraham, Ishmael, Pharaoh). The treatment ranges from historical-critical analysis, through discourse analysis and narrative, ideological and psychological analyses, to postmodern autobiographical exegesis. Among the many delights of this selection are the mingling of traditional and contemporary perspectives, especially the interplay of gender at the level of the biblical text and of the modern author-and perhaps also of the modern reader of this fascinating assortment of studies on tales of human ancestry. Biographical Note: Philip R. Davies is Professor of Biblical Studies in the University of Sheffield, UK. David Clines is Professor of Biblical Studies and Head of Department in the University of Sheffield. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contributor Bio:  Davies, Philip R Philip R. Davies is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at the University of Sheffield, UK. Contributor Bio:  Clines, David J A David J. A. Clines is Professor of Biblical Studies in the University of Sheffield (England), Joint Editor of the Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, and Editor of The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew. He holds the B. A. degree from the University of Sydney (Australia) and the M. A. from Cambridge University. Selected publications by Professor Clines include I, He, We and They: A Literary Approach to Isaiah 53, The Theme of the Pentateuch, The Esther Scroll: The Story of the Story, and the commentary on Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther in the New Century Bible.