Reviews

Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson

clarbineds's review

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

 

I'm glad I finished this book. It doesn't usually take me 2 weeks to read a book. It is meaty and takes all your concentration to understand some of her discussions on religion. I loved her thoughts on the people. I have read Genesis several times, but Robinson opened my eyes to the relationship between God and man.
I can't wait to start the Gilead series.

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chidan60640's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

4.25

crummeyforthewin's review

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

leftyjonesq's review

informative fast-paced

5.0

bblackwood's review

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

bmatsko's review

challenging reflective slow-paced

5.0

hiltonfarmer's review

challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

ammonfh's review

reflective slow-paced

4.5

theslozat's review

informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

sjc1992's review

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

4.75

An insightful and beautiful analysis of one of the Bible's most challenging books. Robinson's main thesis is despite the common "vengeful God" narrative, Genesis is about a truely grace-filled God. He keeps his covenant with the chosen family and humanity despite how little we deserve his mercy. Robinson's Calvinism is treaded throughout her argument. I have personally always struggled with Calivism but Robinson's emphasize God's grace throughout her work showcases the most compelling and beautiful aspects of Calvinism.