Reading Hebrew Bible narratives
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Reading Hebrew Bible narratives
(Essentials of biblical studies)
Oxford University Press, c2019
- : hardcover
- : pbk
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Summary: "This study introduces readers to the narrative traditions of the Old Testament and to methods of interpreting them. Aspects of narrative analysis such as plot and characterization, and historical analysis are presented and employed throughout the book. Each chapter takes up one or more texts and one or more methods of approach."-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography: p. [205]-210
Includes indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives introduces readers to narrative traditions of the Old Testament and to methods of interpreting them. Part of the Essentials of Biblical Studies series, this volume presents readers with an overview of exegesis by mainly focusing on a self-contained narrative to be read alongside the text. Through sustained interaction with the book of Ruth, readers have opportunities to engage a biblical book from multiple perspectives, while
taking note of the wider implications of such perspectives for other biblical narratives. Other select texts from Hebrew Bible narratives, related by theme or content to matters in Ruth, are also examined, not only to assist in illustrating this method of approach, but also to offer reinforcement of reading
skills and connections among different narrative traditions. Considering literary analysis, words and texts in context, and reception history, this brief introduction gives students an overview of how exegesis illuminates stories in the Bible.
Table of Contents
Series Introduction
Introduction
Chapter 1: Narratives in the Hebrew Bible
Section 1: The World of the Text
Chapter 2: Explanation and Persuasion in Stories of Origins: Two Examples in Genesis
Chapter 3: Plot and Theme in the Book of Ruth
Chapter 4: Characters in the Book of Ruth
Chapter 5: Narrative Art: Words and Their Meaning
Chapter 6: Narrative Art: Words and Their Meaning Continued
Section 2: The World behind the Text
Chapter 7: Narrative Contexts: History and Culture
Chapter 8: Narrative Contexts: History and Culture Continued
Section 3: The Worlds of and behind the Text
Chapter 9: Family Origins in Genesis 2
Chapter 10: 1 Kings 21: A Royal Family and its Influence in Prophetic Perspective
Section 4: The World in front of the Text
Chapter 11: Reception History and Classical Stories
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