The Legends of Genesis

by William Herbert Carruth and Hermann Gunkel

Book Overview

First published in 1901, this book is a groundbreaking work of biblical scholarship that applies modern methods of literary analysis to the book of Genesis. Gunkel, a German theologian, argues that the stories in Genesis are not historical accounts but rather a collection of myths and legends that evolved over time. He identifies recurrent motifs and themes, analyzes the structure and style of the text, and explores the cultural and religious contexts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021166227
• ISBN13: 9781021166227
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"