You shall be as Gods : a radical interpretation of the Old Testament and its tradition / Erich Fromm.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fromm, Erich, 1900-1980, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Open Road Integrated Media, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Erich Fromm's innovative analysis of the Old Testament as a striking early example of radical humanismThe Old Testament is one of the most carefully studied books in the world's history. It is also one of the most misunderstood. This founding text of the world's three largest religions is also, Erich Fromm argues, an impressive radical humanist text. He sees the stories of mankind's transition from divided clans to united brotherhood as a tribute to the human power to overcome. Filled with hopeful symbolism, You Shall Be As Gods shows how the Old Testament and its tradition is an inspiring ode to human potential. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author's estate.

Contents:

Intro

Cover

Title Page

Contents

Foreword

I. Introduction

II. The Concept of God

III. The Concept of Man

IV. The Concept of History

1. On the Possibility of Revolution

2. Man as the Maker of His History

3. The Biblical Concept of the Messianic Time

4. Post-Biblical Development of the Messianic Concept

5. The Paradox of Hope

V. The Concept of Sin And Repentance

VI. The Way: Halakhah

VII. The Psalms

VIII. Epilogue

IX. Appendix: Psalm 22 and The Passion

Literature

A Biography of Erich Fromm

Copyright.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 20, 2020).

ISBN:

9781480401921

1480401927

OCLC:

892798728