In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis

"Karen Armstrong is a genius."--A. N. Wilson

As the foundation stone of the Jewish and Christian scriptures, The Book of Genesis unfolds some of the most arresting stories of world literature--the Creation; Adam and Eve; Cain and Abel; the sacrifice of Isaac. Yet the meaning of Genesis remains enigmatic. In this fascinating volume, Karen Armstrong, author of the highly acclaimed bestseller A History of God, brilliantly illuminates the mysteries and profundities of this mystifying work.

"A lyrical chronicle of one woman's wrestling with Genesis that can serve as a guide to others . . . As notable for its scholarship as it is for its honesty and vulnerability."--Publishers Weekly

"Armstrong can simplify complex ideas, but she is never simplistic."--The New York Times Book Review

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 10/07/1997
ISBN: 9780345406040
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 8.26h x 5.60w x 0.80d

Review Citations: New York Times 11/09/1997 pg. 36