Narrative Art in the Bible
Narrative Art in the Bible

Author: Shimon Bar-Efrat

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0567481913

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This book offers a systematic and comprehensive review of the fundamental literary aspects of biblical narrative, investigating the characteristics and points of view of the narrator, the shaping of characters, the structure of the plot, time and space, and finally the style. Many examples are provided to clarify the issues discussed as well as to shed fresh light on the narratives.

Narrative Art in the Bible
Narrative Art in the Bible

Author: Shimeon Bar-Efrat

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1850751331

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"This new series is designed with the needs of introductory level students in mind. It will also appeal to general readers who want to be better informed about the latest advances in our understanding of the Bible and of the intellectual, political and religious world in which it was formed." "The authors in this series bring to light the methods and insights of a whole range of disciplines - including archaeology, history, literary criticism and the social sciences - while also introducing fresh insights and approaches arising from their own research."--BOOK JACKET.

Reading Biblical Narratives
Reading Biblical Narratives

Author: Yaira Amit

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9781451420449

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Based on a series of lectures given in Israel, Amit introduces the reader to the subtle ways of the biblical narrators. Covering issues of character, plot development, catchword association, narration, and dialog, she brings the biblical text to life, helping the reader enter the stories from new vantage points.

Of Scribes and Sages: Ancient versions and traditions
Of Scribes and Sages: Ancient versions and traditions

Author: Craig A. Evans

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2004-11-30

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9780567080837

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Of Scribes and Sages focuses primarily on early interpretation of Scripture, including the emergence of Scripture as Scripture in its various versions and contexts. It examines recent research into the relationship of the Old Testament to the New and how sacred Scripture was interpreted during New Testament times. It also provides stimulating examples to students, scholars, and clergy in how the task of interpretation is to be done.

Focalization in the Old Testament Narratives with Specific Examples from the Book of Ruth
Focalization in the Old Testament Narratives with Specific Examples from the Book of Ruth

Author: Konstantin Nazarov

Publisher: Langham Monographs

Published: 2021-08-02

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1839735104

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Since Gérard Genette first coined the term in 1972, focalization has been recognized as one ofthe key concepts in contemporary understandings of narrative. However, in the field of biblical studies, the concept has been largely overlooked. Dr. Konstantin Nazarov seeks to rectify this oversight, exploring the implications of focalization on Old Testament narratology. Utilizing the work of Wolf Schmid and Valeri Tjupa to develop his methodology – and examining the book of Ruth as a case study – Nazarov demonstrates the value of focalization in furthering the appreciation and understanding of biblical texts. This is an excellent resource for students of narratology, biblical studies scholars, or anyone seeking to better understand the narratives of Scripture.

Interpreting Gospel Narratives
Interpreting Gospel Narratives

Author: Timothy Wiarda

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1433671441

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The night of his arrest, Jesus spoke to his close followers about two testimonies that would focus on Him: the work of the Holy Spirit and their own personal accounts. Interpreting Gospel Narratives looks exclusively at the testimony given in the Gospels, exploring several ways to enrich our Gospel exegesis so that we may see Christ as clearly as possible. Timothy Wiarda’s book is primarily how-to, discussing questions of exegetical method that will help interpreters and expositors work with Gospel texts. He also discusses methodological questions relating specifically to the narrative material in the Gospels and focuses in on other fine details—the portrayal of individual characters, descriptive elements, the relation between theology and story, and more.

Old Testament Narrative
Old Testament Narrative

Author: Jerome T. Walsh

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2010-02-01

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1611640547

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The Old Testament's stories are intriguing, mesmerizing, and provocative not only due to their ancient literary craft but also because of their ongoing relevance. In this volume, well suited to college and seminary use, Jerome Walsh explains how to interpret these narrative passages of Scripture based on standard literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, pace, point of view, and patterns of repetition. What makes this book an exceptional resource is an appendix that offers practical examples of narrative interpretation- something no other book on Old Testament interpretation offers.

A Biblical History of Israel
A Biblical History of Israel

Author: Iain Provan

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2003-09-30

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 1611643929

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In this much-anticipated textbook, three respected biblical scholars have written a history of ancient Israel that takes the biblical text seriously as an historical document. While also considering nonbiblical sources and being attentive to what disciplines like archaeology, anthropology, and sociology suggest about the past, the authors do so within the context and paradigm of the Old Testament canon, which is held as the primary document for reconstructing Israel's history. In Part One, the authors set the volume in context and review past and current scholarly debate about learning Israel's history, negating arguments against using the Bible as the central source. In Part Two, they seek to retell the history itself with an eye to all the factors explored in Part One.