Ostring, Elizabeth Ellen.

Be a Blessing : The Theology of Work in the Narrative of Genesis. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (282 pages)

Intro -- Contents -- Tables -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 Research Methods -- 2 Social History Background of Theologies of Work -- 3 Biblical Foundations for Contemporary Theologies of Work -- 4 General Concepts from Genesis Literature -- 5 God's Labor of Love: Creation and the Fall, Genesis 1:1-3:24 -- 6 Doing It Our Way: The Primordial Curses, Genesis 3:14-11:26 -- 7 Blessing: The Patriarchal Narrative Signature Tune -- 8 The Literary Structure of Genesis -- 9 The Call and Life of Abraham, Genesis 12:1-25:10 -- 10 Jacob the Worker, Genesis 25:19-50:14 -- 11 The Epiphany of Joseph, Genesis 37:1-50:26 -- 12 Conclusions -- Bibliography.

9781498278713


Bible.-Genesis-Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Electronic books.

BS1235.2 .O887 2016

222.11060000000001