names of God, The
poetic readings in biblical beginnings
Herbert Chanan Brichto
462 pages | ~13 hrs
names of God, The
poetic readings in biblical beginnings
By Herbert Chanan Brichto
Herbert Chanan Brichto invites readers on a profound exploration of the divine names woven throughout the Book of Genesis, revealing how these sacred appellations illuminate the deeper artistry of Scripture. Rather than viewing the varied terms for God—including Yahweh and Elohim—as evidence of multiple authors, Brichto demonstrates how each name serves a deliberate literary purpose within its specific narrative context.
Through the lens of contemporary literary criticism, this scholarly work uncovers the intentional design behind what many have considered inconsistencies in the biblical text. Brichto examines not only the divine names but also the genealogies, chronologies, and symbolic elements that comprise Genesis, showing how their apparent diversity actually creates a unified masterpiece of spiritual literature.
This poetic reading of Scripture reveals the imaginative craft and structural sophistication underlying one of humanity's most foundational texts. For readers seeking to deepen their understanding of biblical literature and the sacred names of the divine, Brichto offers fresh insights into how ancient wisdom traditions employed literary artistry to convey profound spiritual truths.
The author's approach transforms apparent contradictions into evidence of singular creative vision, presenting Genesis as the coherent work of a master storyteller whose use of divine names reflects both theological depth and literary genius.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Authenticité
- ✓ Explore Tekstgeschiedenis
- ✓ Explore Authorship
- ✓ Explore Genesis
- ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., o. t. pentateuch
- ✓ Explore Kommentar
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
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Details
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10
- 0195109651
- Pages
- 462
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BS1235.2.B73 1998
