ISBN:
0465022553
,
9780465022557
Language:
English
Pages:
XVI, 253 S.
,
21 cm
Edition:
New and rev. ed.
Year of publication:
2011
Parallel Title:
Online-Ausg. u.d.T. Alter, Robert The art of biblical narrative
DDC:
221.6/6
Keywords:
Bible Language, Style
;
Narration in the Bible
;
Bibel Altes Testament
;
Erzähltechnik
Abstract:
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
Description / Table of Contents:
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.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-240) and indexes
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