Publisher's Synopsis
<b>“Karen Armstrong is a genius.”—A. N. Wilson</b><br><br>As the foundation stone of the Jewish and Christian scriptures, The Book of Genesis unfolds some of the most arresting stories of world literature—the Creation; Adam and Eve; Cain and Abel; the sacrifice of Isaac. Yet the meaning of Genesis remains enigmatic. In this fascinating volume, Karen Armstrong, author of the highly acclaimed bestseller <i>A History of God,</i> brilliantly illuminates the mysteries and profundities of this mystifying work.<br><br><b>“A lyrical chronicle of one woman's wrestling with Genesis that can serve as a guide to others . . . As notable for its scholarship as it is for its honesty and vulnerability.”—<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>“Armstrong can simplify complex ideas, but she is never simplistic.”—<i>The New York Times Book Review</i></b>
