Out of Eden Adam and Eve and the problem of evil / Paul W. Kahn.

Author/creator Kahn, Paul W., 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton : Princeton University Press, ©2007.
Description232 pages ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects

Contents Introduction: the study of evil -- A preliminary meditation on Oedipus and Adam -- Evil and the image of the sacred -- Love and evil -- Political evil: slavery and the shame of nature -- Political evil: killing, sacrifice, and the image of god -- Conclusion: tragedy, comedy, and the banality of evil.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2006015864
ISBN0691126933 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780691126937 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780691126937

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Joyner General Stacks BJ1401 .K34 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold