Eve and Adam: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Readings on Genesis and Gender

Book Overview

"The editors have performed a great service in making widely available a documentary history of the interpretation of the Eve and Adam story." --Publishers Weekly

"This fascinating volume examines Genesis 1-3 and the different ways that Jewish, Christian, and Muslim interpreters have used these passages to define and enforce gender roles. . . . a 'must' . . . " --Choice

"Wonderful A marvelous introduction to the ways in which the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253212715
• ISBN13: 9780253212719
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.2"