The Value of Human Life: A Study of the Story of the Flood (Genesis 6-9) Contributor(s): Harland, P. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004105344 ISBN-13: 9789004105348 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $231.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 1996 Annotation: This book examines the way in which the story of the flood in Genesis 6-9 presents the ethical question of the value of human life. The sources J and P are examined to see how their combination in the canonical text enhances interpretation. Several themes of the story are studied including the causes of the flood, the righteousness of Noah, God's repentance, creation and uncreation, the covenant and the image of God. The work concludes by arguing that the value of human life is found in man's relation to God (Gen. 9:6). |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Interior Design - General - Religion | Judaism - History - Religion | Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics |
Dewey: 222.110 |
LCCN: 95053246 |
Series: Supplements to Vetus Testamentum |
Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.38" W x 9.7" (1.35 lbs) 264 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
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Publisher Description: This book examines the way in which the story of the flood in Genesis 6-9 presents the ethical question of the value of human life. The sources J and P are examined to see how their combination in the canonical text enhances interpretation. Several themes of the story are studied including the causes of the flood, the righteousness of Noah, God's repentance, creation and uncreation, the covenant and the image of God. The work concludes by arguing that the value of human life is found in man's relation to God (Gen. 9:6). |