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Publisher Comments:

In this highly acclaimed translation, Stephen Mitchell conveys in English the simplicity, dignity and powerful earthiness of the original Hebrew. More than just interpreting it, he also separates stories that were combined by scribes centuries after they were written, explaining their sources and omitting all verses that are recognized as scribal additions. Like removing coat after coat of lacquer from a once-vibrant masterpiece, this allows readers to appreciate the clarity of the original tales.

Genesis is an extraordinarily beautiful book that is accessible in a way that no other translation has ever been. It will shed new light on readers' understanding of this seminal work of sacred scripture.

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About the Author

Stephen Mitchell's many books include the bestselling Tao Te Ching, Gilgamesh, and The Second Book of the Tao, as well as The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, The Gospel According to Jesus, Bhagavad Gita, The Book of Job, and Meetings with the Archangel.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060172497
Subtitle:
New Translation of the Classic Bible Stories, A
Author:
Mitchell, Stephen
Author:
Andrews, Mary Kay
Author:
McLarin, Kim
Publisher:
Harper
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Bible
Subject:
Bible - Criticism Interpretation - Old Testament
Subject:
O. t. pentateuch
Subject:
Bible stories
Subject:
Commentaries
Subject:
O.T. Genesis
Subject:
Bible stories -- O.T. -- Genesis.
Subject:
General Religion
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
General Ficti72497
Copyright:
1996
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Series Volume:
162
Publication Date:
19960802
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English.
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
9.59x6.54x.93 in. 1.12 lbs.
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