The art of biblical narrative
Preface -- A literary approach to the Bible -- Sacred history and the beginnings of prose fiction -- Biblical type-scenes and the uses of convention -- Between narration and dialogue -- The techniques of repetition -- Characterization and the art of reticence -- Composite artistry -- Narration and k...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Subito Delivery Service: | Order now. |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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New York
Basic Books
2011
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| In: | Year: 2011 |
| Edition: | New and rev. ed. |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Old Testament
/ Narrative technique
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| IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Narration in the Bible
B Bible. Old Testament Language, Style |
| Summary: | Preface -- A literary approach to the Bible -- Sacred history and the beginnings of prose fiction -- Biblical type-scenes and the uses of convention -- Between narration and dialogue -- The techniques of repetition -- Characterization and the art of reticence -- Composite artistry -- Narration and knowledge -- Conclusion |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-240) and indexes |
| Physical Description: | XVI, 253 S., 21 cm |
| ISBN: | 0465022553 |