CiNii Books - Poetics and interpretation of biblical narrative

This classic work on literary criticism by Professor Adele Berlin introduces the reader to the colorful world of poetics (literary conventions) used in the construction of biblical narratives. Her book is divided into 6 parts: Poetics and Interpretation, Character and Characterization, Point of View, Poetics in the Book of Ruth, Poetic Interpretation and Historical-Critical Methods, and The Art of Biblical Narrative.

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PREFACE I. POETICS AND INTERPRETATION II. CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Character Types Michal Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11 Bathsheba and Abishag in 1 Kings 1-2 Abigail Summary of Character Types David and His Women Characterization Description Inner Life Speech and Actions Contrast Combining Characterization Techniques III. POINT OF VIEW Narrative with Multiple Points of View The Poetics of Point of View The Narrator’s Voice Characters’ Point of View 1. Naming 2. Inner Life 3. The Term hinneh 4. Circumstantial Clauses 5. Direct Disourse and Narration 6. Alternative Expressions Combining Points of View IV. POETICS IN THE BOOK OF RUTH Characters Types of Characters Naming The Uses of the Word hinneh Quoting Previously Unreported Speech The Narrator’s Presence Narrative Structure 1. The Abstract 2. Orientation 3. Complicating Action 4. Evaluation 5. Result or Resolution 6. Coda V. POETIC INTERPRETATION AND HISTORICAL-CRITICAL METHODS Source Criticism Form Criticism The Gilgamesh Epic VI. THE ART OF BIBLICAL NARRATIVE ABBREVIATIONS NOTES Notes to Chapter I Notes to Chapter II Notes to Chapter III Notes to Chapter IV Notes to Chapter V Notes to Chapter VI BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEXES Index of Biblical Passages Index of Authors Index of Subjects

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