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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Alter, Robert (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Basic Books 2011
In:Year: 2011
Edition:New and rev. ed.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Old Testament / Narrative technique
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Narration in the Bible
B Bible. Old Testament Language, Style
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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
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-240) and indexes
ISBN:0465022553