The Legends of Genesis by Hermann Gunkel
$150.00
The Legends of Genesis by Hermann Gunkel, published in 1907. The author recognized the influence of Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Canaanite elements and their transformation and integration into Hebrew thinking. Sections Include: The Significance and Scope of the Legends, The Varieties of the Legends, The Literary Form of the Legends, History and Development of the Legends in Oral Tradition, Jahvist, Elohist, Jehovist, Later Collections, Priestly Codeex and Final Redactions, etc. etc. Hardcover with gilt lettering and light shelfwear to corners and ends.
