Old Testament Narrative A Guide to Interpretation

Name: Old Testament Narrative A Guide to Interpretation
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ISBN: 9780664234645

ISBN-10: 066423464X

ISBN-13: 9780664234645

Edition: 2010

Authors: Jerome T. Walsh

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The Old Testament's stories are intriguing, mesmerizing, and provocative not only due to their ancient literary craft but also because of their ongoing relevance. In this volume, well suited to college and seminary use, Walsh explains how to interpret these narrative passages of Scripture based on standard literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, pace, point of view, and patterns of repetition. What makes this book an exceptional resource is an appendix that offers practical examples of narrative interpretation- something no other book on Old Testament interpretation offers.

Book details

List price: $42.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 2/1/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 280
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English

Jerome T. Walsh, PhD, is a professor of theology and religious studies at the University of Botswana. He is the author of "1 Kings" in the Berit Olam (The Everlasting Covenant) Studies in Hebrew Narrative and Poetry series for which he is also an associate editor.



Preface


Introduction



Two Theoretical Preliminaries



Plot



Characters



Characterization



Point of View



Manipulation of Time



Gaps and Ambiguities



Repetition and Variation



Voice(s) of the Narrator



Structure and Symmetry



Responsibilities of the Reader


Appendixes



The Jeroboam Story



The Elijah Story



The Ahab Story


Notes


For Further Reading


Scripture Index


Subject Index