And in the 24 lectures of the book of genesis he offers the tools needed to change our perceptions, showing us how we might read, hear, think aboutand feelits words as an ancient hebrew would have, allowing us to gain a new appreciation of one of the most remarkable literary compositions from the ancient world, as professor rendsburg says, the book with which both jews and christians alike begin their bible. Rendsburg is the author of seven books and about 190 articles. The book of genesis by gary rendsburg recording 6 editions published in 2006 in english and held by 140 worldcat member libraries worldwide explores the book of genesis showing us how we might read, hear, think aboutand feelits words as an ancient hebrew would have, allowing us to gain a new appreciation of one of the most remarkable. An interesting take on the structure of genesis in its final form, its well worth your read. A book focusing on the nexus between language and literature in the hebrew bible old testament, with specific attention to how the former is used to create the latter. Jul 30, 2019 written in gary rendsburg s characteristic blend of readable yet academic writing, how the bible is written describes not what the bible says, but how the bible says it from the introduction. The author argues that each of the four major sections of genesis are structured in an intentional way typically chiastically, and he argues for an earlier date for genesis around the time of the united kingdom.
The book of genesis by gary rendsburg 5 editions published between. This is one of the best in my collection, one i come back to reperatedly. He holds the rank of distinguished professor and serves as the blanche and irving laurie chair of jewish history at rutgers university 2004present, with positions in the department of jewish studies and the department of history. The redaction of genesis 19862014, which argues for the literary unity of the book of.
Nearly everyone in the western world is familiar with the. Professor gary rendsburg serves as the blanche and irving laurie professor of jewish history in the department of jewish studies at rutgers university. You have to read genesis with one eye open to david, the monarchy, and ultimately the southern nation of judah. Pdf how the bible is written gary a rendsburg academia. Nov 01, 2017 chiasmus in the book of genesis gary a. He draws on every tool for this analysis, including the archaeological record, other ancient texts, modern illustrative examples, and an encyclopedic understanding of the ancient world. After all, its language, despite its remarkable elegance, is simple. Nov 27, 2018 lanier theological library scholars conference seminar recent evidence for israels united kingdom september 14, 2018 the book of genesis as a product of the united monarchy by gary a rendsburg. Teaching company great courses program, one on the book of genesis. Eisenbrauns, 1996, though outofprint, is now available free, online, as a pdf here. The genesis of the bible jewish studies at rutgers.
The book of genesis, regardless of our faith, is something with which almost all of us in the western world are familiara foundational work of. Rendsburg, gary the biblical flood story in light of the gilgames flood account, pp. It was a public lecture, so its not a heavy read even if there is serious academic work lying behind it. And in the 24 lectures of the book of genesis he offers the tools needed to change our perceptions, showing us how we might read, hear, think aboutand feelits words as an ancient hebrew would have, allowing us to gain a new appreciation of one of the most remarkable literary compositions from the ancient world, as professor rendsburg says. Rendsburg born 1954 is a professor of biblical studies, hebrew language, and ancient judaism at rutgers university in new brunswick, new jersey. Free online this is a short post to advertise more widely the fact that one of the finest structural and literary analyses of the book of genesis, gary rendsburgs the redaction of genesis winona lake. Jan 01, 2019 and in the 24 lectures of the book of genesis he offers the tools needed to change our perceptions, showing us how we might read, hear, think aboutand feelits words as an ancient hebrew would have, allowing us to gain a new appreciation of one of the most remarkable literary compositions from the ancient world, as professor rendsburg says. But is it possible that our understanding of the book of genesis weve all grown up with isnt as complete as wed like to believe. Gary rendsburg on the psalms as hymns in the jerusalem templeat passover and throughout the year. It is the book with which both jews and christians alike begin their bible. And in the 24 lectures of the book of genesis he offers the tools needed to change our perceptions, showing us how we might read, hear, think aboutand feelits words as an ancient hebrew would have, allowing us to gain a new appreciation.
Rendsburg, of rutgers university, on the first book of the bible. The third item is the emphasis placed on judah in the book of genesis. Gary a rendsburg uses clear and simple language to reflect on the subject matter at hand some of which might be a bit technical to new comers to the book. Rendsburg shows you how this works deceptively simple message hides an intricate structure and treasures of. Gary rendsburg, a leading scholar in biblical and judaic studies, walks us through the story of the hebrew bible from the dead sea scrolls to the versions we read today. Ten methods edited by ronald hendeland reflecting the scholarship of ten dynamic voices in the fieldis a strong case for adding both the book and the critical methods it advocates to the practice of genesis bible study. The book of genesis, regardless of our faith, is something with which almost all of us in the western world are familiara foundational work of our culture we have read and, we believe, understood. Sep 17, 2015 and in the 24 lectures of the book of genesis he offers the tools needed to change our perceptions, showing us how we might read, hear, think aboutand feelits words as an ancient hebrew would have, allowing us to gain a new appreciation of one of the most remarkable literary compositions from the ancient world, as professor rendsburg says. An out of print book written in 1986 by a scholar of the hebrew bible whom i hold in high regard, gary rendsburg, is available online in pdf format here. It provides a form critical look at the presentation of genesis, particularly focusing on chiastic arrangements of the material and what is revealed, as a result, about the composition and redaction of the book. Course lecture titles on reading the book of genesis genesis 1, the first creation story.
This is a short post to advertise more widely the fact that one of the finest structural and literary analyses of the book of genesis, gary rendsburg s the redaction of genesis winona lake. And he is both respectful of that reality and aware of it in an even broader historical, social, and archeological context. Rendsburg serves as blanche and irving laurie chair in jewish history. Byu studies and book of mormon central held a twoday conference on byus campus on tuesday, august 15th and wednesday, august 16th. The book of genesis an angel prevents the sacrifice of isaac. Where does the book of genesis rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. Rendsburg is the blanche and irving laurie professor of jewish history at rutgers university. He furthermore approach the book of genesis from a historical, theological, and archaeological angle and ultimately evaluates its quality as literature. Focusing his research on his own previous studies as well as studies by cassuto, sarna, fishbane, and sasson, rendsburg clearly explains his theory that genesis was editedredacted around symmetrical patterns. And above all, he sees genesis as a dramatic work masterfully crafted to make good stories. Professor rendsburg is the author of seven books and about 170 articles. Gary rendsburg serves as the blanche and irving laurie professor of jewish. He takes the book of genesis seriously, accepting the historical nature of the basic stories from abraham and after, but also accepting that these stories are told in epic fashion, creating great stories that are built on the back of basic history.
Lanier theological library scholars conference seminar recent evidence for israels united kingdom september 14, 2018 the book of genesis as. Gary rendsburgs course on the book of genesis would be mandatory for every christian, jew, historian, lover of language, and student of the human spirit. The book of genesis was written during the period of the monarchy rendsburg thinks not long after the time of david for the purpose of setting up and defending the. Teaches ancient israel, biblical history, literature, archeology. Rendsburg, who chairs the department of jewish studies at rutgers university, thinks so. In addition, he has produced two courses for the teaching company great courses program, one on the book of genesis and one on the dead sea scrolls. The book of genesis is familiar, clear, powerful, elegantly written. The book of genesis is familiar, powerful, elegantly written. Its deceptively simple message hides an intricate structure and treasures of detail behind sophisticated literary.
Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Written in gary rendsburgs characteristic blend of readable yet academic writing, how the bible is written describes not what the bible says, but how the bible says it from the introduction. Rendsburg shows you how this works deceptively simple message hides an. Rendsburg rutgers jewish studies professor jewish history. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. And he is both respectful of that reality and aware of it in an even. Focusing on two of the most prominent jewish manuscripts in america, dr. With this statement i go a bit beyond the conclusion of the aforementioned book. Although this is a course whose emphasis is literary, with detailed analysis dominating, professor rendsburg is mindful that the book of genesis is, for many, a theological pillar of religious faith.
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