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How to Read Genesis

The LRB Podcast

CHAPTER

Moral Complexities in Genesis

This chapter examines the intricate narrative of Dina and Shechem from Genesis, focusing on the moral ambiguities surrounding consent and honor within nomadic and settled cultures. It critiques the actions of the characters and discusses themes of violence, tribalism, and the ethical implications of divine favor in relation to the perpetrators of such acts.

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