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The Plot-Structure of Genesis

The Plot-Structure of Genesis 'Will the Righteous Seed Survive?' in the Muthos-Logical Movement from Complication to Dénouement - Biblical Interpretation Series

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In The Plot-structure of Genesis Todd L. Patterson argues that Genesis is organized by a development from complication to dénouement. The question 'Will the righteous seed survive?' drives the narrative to climax. Gen 4 sets up the complication. Cain and Abel are the seed of the woman who should lead humanity back to God's creation-sanctuary. Because Cain does not master sin, his unrighteousness threatens the survival of the seed. Each narrative tôledôt division develops this theme until dénouement in the Joseph narrative when God ensures the survival of the promised seed.

By showing how plot integrates with the widely recognized tôledôt structure, prominent motifs, and enigmatic features of the text, Todd L. Patterson provides a surprisingly novel interpretation of Genesis.

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Book information

ISBN: 9789004362505
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Pub date:
DEWEY: 222.11066
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Weight: 539g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 20mm