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Reading Genesis

by Marilynne Robinson · 2024 · 352 pages

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About This Book

Marilynne Robinson provides a literary and theological interpretation of the Book of Genesis, focusing on its greatness as literature and its exploration of theodicy. She explores themes of divine providence and human fallibility through a close reading of the biblical text.

Genres

Philosophy History Fiction & Literature

Topics

Biblical Studies Creation Literature Morality Providence Theodicy Theology

Book Details

Published

2024

Pages

352

Language

en

ISBN

9780374299408

Awards & Recognition

Barack Obama's Summer Reading List (2024)New York Times Editors' ChoiceKirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction of 2024

Audiobook Available

12h 41m

Narrated by Suzanne Toren

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