&quot;KAREN ARMSTRONG IS A GENIUS.&quot;<br>--A. N. Wilson<br><br>As the foundation stone of the Jewish and Christian scriptures, The Book of Genesis unfolds some of the most arresting stories of world literature--the Creation; Adam and Eve; Cain and Abel; the sacrifice of Isaac. Yet the meaning of Genesis remains enigmatic. In this fascinating volume, Karen Armstrong, author of the highly acclaimed bestseller A History of God, brilliantly illuminates the mysteries and profundities of this mystifying work.<br><br>&quot;A lyrical chronicle of one woman's wrestling with Genesis that can serve as a guide to others . . . As notable for its scholarship as it is for its honesty and vulnerability.&quot; <br>--Publishers Weekly<br><br>&quot;Armstrong can simplify complex ideas, but she is never simplistic.&quot;<br>--The New York Times Book Review