{"product_id":"genesis-new-translation-of-the-classic-bible-stories-a-isbn-9780060928568","title":"Genesis: New Translation of the Classic Bible Stories, A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Breaks fresh ground...Mitchell's translation tells the stories in a voice much like the ancient Hebrew, without adornment.\"  — \u003cem\u003eSeattle Times \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Gospel According to Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e comes a new adaptation of the book of Genesis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this highly acclaimed translation, Stephen Mitchell conveys in English the simplicity, dignity and powerful earthiness of the original Hebrew. More than just interpreting it, he also separates stories that were combined by scribes centuries after they were written, explaining their sources and omitting all verses that are recognized as scribal additions. Like removing coat after coat of lacquer from a once-vibrant masterpiece, this allows readers to appreciate the clarity of the original tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenesis\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinarily beautiful book that is accessible in a way that no other translation has ever been. It will shed new light on readers' understanding of this seminal work of sacred scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e | 0060172495\u003cp\u003eIn this highly acclaimed translation, Stephen Mitchell conveys in English the simplicity, dignity and powerful earthiness of the original Hebrew. More than just interpreting it, he also separates stories that were combined by scribes centuries after they were written, explaining their sources and omitting all verses that are recognized as scribal additions. Like removing coat after coat of lacquer from a once-vibrant masterpiece, this allows readers to appreciate the clarity of the original tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenesis\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinarily beautiful book that is accessible in a way that no other translation has ever been. It will shed new light on readers' understanding of this seminal work of sacred scripture. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Breaks fresh ground...Mitchell's translation tells the stories in a voice much like the ancient Hebrew, without adornment.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mitchell's admirable and enjoyable translation conveys, with remarkable clarity, these compelling, strange, and powerful stories.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElaine Pagels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A powerful reminder of how much Genesis has to teach us.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A powerful reminder of how much Genesis has to teach us.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Breaks fresh ground...[Mitchell's] translation tells the stories in a voice much like the ancient Hebrew, without adornment.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mitchell's adimirable and enjoyable translation conveys, with remarkable clarity, these compelling, strange, and powerful stories.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElaine Pagels, author of The Gnostic Gospels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889128960229,"sku":"NP9780060928568","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/genesis-new-translation-of-the-classic-bible-stories-a-isbn-9780060928568","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}