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The art of Biblical narrative / Robert Alter
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TextSeries: National Jewish Book award for Jewish ThoughtPublication details: New York : Basic Books, ©1981Description: xii, 195 pages ; 24 cmISBN: - 0465004245
- 9780465004249
- 046500427X
- 9780465004270
- ARCH YNDC 221.4 A466A 22
- BS1171.2 .A45x 1981
Contents:
Summary: This book offers a literary approach to the biblical text. Robert Alter brings numerous textual examples of the different types of biblical narrative, e.g., dialogue, repetition, narration
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
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SAIACS Archives Room | Yandell Collection | ARCH YNDC 221.4 A466A (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Checked out to Jabez Wilson (2437) | 02/09/2025 | 064043 |
Includes bibliographical references and index
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
This book offers a literary approach to the biblical text. Robert Alter brings numerous textual examples of the different types of biblical narrative, e.g., dialogue, repetition, narration
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