While staying with Barb and Ken on my annual Iowa trip Reading Genesis, by Marilyn Robinson, was on an end table by my chair. They are both avid readers so it is always instructive to see what they are reading. Marilyn Robinson is know to me from her books which I've deeply appreciated; Jack, Lila, Home, Gilead and Housekeeping. Reading a few pages of Reading Genesis, while I was their guest, convinced me that I wanted my own copy, which Lars gave me.
This is not a book to sit and read cover to cover. Filled with deep thought it's best read a few pages at a time and then ponder. Now, thirty two pages into the book, it struck me that my knowledge of Genesis could use refreshing. Therefore, I re-read the book of Genesis at one sitting. That, in itself is a worthy endeavor, which I'm glad I did. With the book fresh in mind reading Robinson will be more fruitful.
Robinson may or may not have a degree in theology. Obviously she's done her research on comparative religious narratives and brings her literary insights to that research. While I've only scratched the surface of the book it's already brought fascinating insights. Just the motivation to re-read Genesis at a sitting seems praise enough for her writing.
Takk for alt,
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