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In The Beginning : A New Interpretation of Genesis

By: Publication details: London; Vintage Books; 2011Description: 181 Pages; PaperbackISBN:
  • 9780099555476
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 222.11
Summary: The foundation stone of Jewish and Christian scriptures, the power of the "Book of Genesis" lies in its stories - "Creation", "the Fall", "Cain and Abel", "Noah", "Abraham", "Jacob" and "Joseph". These ancient tales illuminate some of our most enduring and profound problems: cowardice, the struggle with evil, the difficulty of facing past mistakes, achieving a true understanding of our innermost selves. Karen Armstrong traces the themes and meanings of these stories, examining what they can still tell us about the human quest for meaning.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi Religion and Philosophy 222.11 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Checked out 21/06/2023 PKLC019448
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi Religion and Philosophy 222.11 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLC019219
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The foundation stone of Jewish and Christian scriptures, the power of the "Book of Genesis" lies in its stories - "Creation", "the Fall", "Cain and Abel", "Noah", "Abraham", "Jacob" and "Joseph". These ancient tales illuminate some of our most enduring and profound problems: cowardice, the struggle with evil, the difficulty of facing past mistakes, achieving a true understanding of our innermost selves. Karen Armstrong traces the themes and meanings of these stories, examining what they can still tell us about the human quest for meaning.

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