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Author Ostring, Elizabeth Ellen, author

Title Be a blessing : the theology of work in the narrative of genesis / Elizabeth Ellen Ostring
Published Eugene, Oregon : Wipf & Stock, [2016]
©2016

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Description 1 online resource
Contents Pages:1 to 25; Pages:26 to 50; Pages:51 to 75; Pages:76 to 100; Pages:101 to 125; Pages:126 to 150; Pages:151 to 175; Pages:176 to 200; Pages:201 to 225; Pages:226 to 250; Pages:251 to 275; Pages:276 to 282
Summary Utilizing the techniques of narratology and literary analysis, this study examines the foundational biblical text of Genesis to develop the theology of ordinary human work that emerges from it. The study offers a history of Christian theologies of human work as well as a unique approach to both the topic of work and the literary structure of Genesis. The emerging concept of blessing rather than achievement provides a refreshing and yet practical approach to human work. This is a valuable complement to the current interest in this topic, and one that, although challenging some current concepts,
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 29, 2022)
SUBJECT Bible. Genesis -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
Bible. Genesis fast
Subject Work -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Work -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781498278713
149827871X