Original sinners : a new interpretation of Genesis / John R. Coats.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coats, John R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Genesis--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Genesis.

Physical Description:

xv, 237 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First Free Press hardcover edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Free Press, 2009.

Summary:

In this vivid new interpretation of Genesis, former Episcopal priest John R. Coats looks at the ancient text and its characters in a new light, as stories about people whose day-to-day concerns, triumphs, and failures are not unlike our own. In fact, understanding the people and stories of Genesis can help you understand your own life, family, and colleagues. In the relationships of Cain and Abel, Jacob and Esau, Rachel and Leah, you can see an all too familiar escalation of the toxic sibling or even workplace rivalries that tear at the fabric of contemporary life. And in Noah's unquestioning commitment to build the ark, you can revisit the question of your own life's path--your calling. Here, these characters take on stunning contemporary relevance as they find themselves confronted with extraordinary situations and circumstances that they'd neither asked for nor had anything to say about.--From publisher description.

Contents:

The beginning. Act 1. Adam and Eve, but mostly Eve ; Act 2. Cain and Abel, but mostly Cain

Noah : in three acts, a story far more involved than you might think. Act 1. Before the Flood ; Act 2. The Flood ; Act 3. After the Flood

The wanderers. Calling ; Abraham : Act 1, A new approach ; Act 2, Families ; Act 3, The test

The Blessing Thief : a story in three acts. Act 1. The grifter ; Act 2. The mark ; Act 3. The seed

The dream reader. Act 1. The brat ; Act 2. The slave-inmate ; Act 3. Joseph in Egypt.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-220) and index.

ISBN:

9781439102091 :

1439102090

OCLC:

310397797