THE BOOK OF GENESIS - MAREK PIELA

The translation of the Book of Genesis by Marek Piela is a fresh look at the classic text. The author, with care for the accuracy of the message, wants to bring the reader closer to the spirit of the original, while giving it a contemporary, understandable character. It is a reading for those who appreciate the literary qualities of the Bible and want to discover it anew.

• New translation that reflects the spirit of the original
• Departure from the letter in favor of fidelity to meaning
• Style combining archaisms and colloquialisms
• Addressed to lovers of fine literature
• Reading pleasure like a well-written novel

The Book of Genesis is the foundation of European and global culture. It contains stories about the creation of the world, the first people, the flood and the patriarchs of Israel. This translation by Marek Piela is a proposal for those who want to deepen these stories in an accessible and literary way. The author moves away from the traditional biblical style and tries to bring the text closer to the contemporary reader, while maintaining its depth and dignity.

Marek Piela, translator and literary scholar, has undertaken the effort to create a translation of the Book of Genesis that combines fidelity to the original with modern language. His goal was to reproduce the literary qualities of the biblical text and make it more accessible to the contemporary reader. In the translation, we find both archaic and colloquial expressions, which gives it a unique character and makes reading a real pleasure.

This book, published by Księgarnia Akademicka, is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history and culture. Regardless of religion or worldview, the Book of Genesis in the translation by Marek Piela is a reading that will enrich your knowledge and inspire reflection. The 135x208 mm format, paperback cover and 126 pages are the ideal combination of content and form.