Abraham & Family - Edited by Hershel Shanks

Abraham & Family: New Insights into the Patriarchal Narratives Edited by Hershel Shanks, Founding Editor of Biblical Archaeology Society This book is a unique look at the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel, each chapter offering fresh perspectives on some of the best-known Biblical characters.  Fifteen biblical experts, some of the greatest modern minds—people like Elie Wiesel and Jack Miles—wrestle with the stories from Genesis, and each provides a different avenue to understanding the biblical text – serious, controversial, humorous, scholarly or challenging, but always intriguing. Bible Study Groups will find Abraham & Family a thought-provoking and informative resource. University and seminary professors will encourage their students to use it in class preparation. Preachers will share its insights from the pulpit. Avid readers will delight in rediscovering the greatest stories of all times. Soft Cover | 181 Pages Table of Contents: Part I: Abraham and Isaac The Binding