Genesis: The Beginning of Desire breathes new life into the stories of
Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, Jacob and Esau, Rachel,
and Joseph. Zornberg brings biblical, midrashic, and literary sources
together, weaving them into a seamless tapestry and illuminating the
tensions that grip human beings as they search for and encounter God.
The author's vibrant spirit, charming personality, and infectious
enthusiasm for the Bible draw the reader into the search for meaning.