Reconceiving Infertility - Biblical Perspectives on Procreation and Childlessness

In the Book of Genesis, the first words God speaks to humanity are "Be fruitful and multiply." From ancient times to today, these words have been understood as a divine command to procreate. Fertility is viewed as a sign of blessedness and moral uprightness, while infertility is associated with sin and moral failing. Reconceiving Infertility explor

A propos de l'auteur

Candida R. Moss is professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of Notre Dame. She is the author of Ancient Christian Martyrdom: Diverse Practices, Theologies, and Traditions, among other books. Joel S. Baden is professor of Hebrew Bible at Yale Divinity School. His books include The Composition of the Pentateuch.

Résumé

In the Book of Genesis, the first words God speaks to humanity are "Be fruitful and multiply." From ancient times to today, these words have been understood as a divine command to procreate. Fertility is viewed as a sign of blessedness and moral uprightness, while infertility is associated with sin and moral failing. Reconceiving Infertility explor

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Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Joel Baden, Joel S. Baden, Candida R. Moss, Candida Moss, Candida Baden Moss, Candida R. Moss, Candida R. Baden Moss, Moss Candida R.
• Edition: Princeton University Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 31.08.2015
• EAN: 9780691164830
• ISBN: 978-0-691-16483-0
• Pages: 328
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Religion, théologie > Ecrits religieux, prières, recueils de chants, méditations religieuses; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships, RELIGION / Christian Living / Family & Relationships, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Christian aspects of sexuality, gender & relationships