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The book of Genesis has had a surprising and momentous life in Western culture, from its birth in the ancient Middle East to current controversies about sex and science. Take a stroll through some of the highlights of Genesis from its creation to the present day, including glimpses of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Midrash, feminism, and magical realism.
Hendel will explore some of these byways, including Genesis as apocalypse, allegory, mysticism, and literature.
Ronald Hendel is the Norma and Sam Dabby Professor of Hebrew Bible and Jewish Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of The Book of Genesis: A Biography, and many other books and articles about biblical religion, literature, language, and history. His most recent (co-authored) book is How Old is the Hebrew Bible? He lives in Walnut Creek and enjoys his mountain bike.
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| Sunday Dec 08, 2019 4:00 PM - Sunday Dec 08, 2019 5:30 PM | Free |
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LocationCongregation Beth Shalom (View)
1455 Elm St
Napa, CA 94559
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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