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Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives introduces readers to narrative traditions of the Old Testament and to methods of interpreting them. Part of the Essentials of Biblical Studies series, this volume presents readers with an overview of exegesis by mainly focusing on a self-contained narrative to be read alongside the text. Through sustained interaction with the book of Ruth, readers have opportunities to engage a biblical book from multiple perspectives, while taking note of the wider implications of such perspectives for other biblical narratives. Other select texts from Hebrew Bible narratives, related by theme or content to matters in Ruth, are also examined, not only to assist in illustrating this method of approach, but also to offer reinforcement of reading skills and connections among different narrative traditions. Considering literary analysis, words and texts in context, and reception history, this brief introduction gives students an overview of how exegesis illuminates stories in the Bible.
Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives
by Dearman, J. AndrewFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2018-11-01
Publisher(s): Oxford University Press
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Summary
Author Biography
J. Andrew Dearman has served as a professor both in the USA and abroad for 35 years. He has worked on archaeological projects in Israel and Jordan, and consulted on multiple Bible translation projects.
Table of Contents
Series Introduction
Introduction
Chapter 1: Narratives in the Hebrew Bible
Section 1: The World of the Text
Chapter 2: Explanation and Persuasion in Stories of Origins: Two Examples in Genesis
Chapter 3: Plot and Theme in the Book of Ruth
Chapter 4: Characters in the Book of Ruth
Chapter 5: Narrative Art: Words and Their Meaning
Chapter 6: Narrative Art: Words and Their Meaning Continued
Section 2: The World behind the Text
Chapter 7: Narrative Contexts: History and Culture
Chapter 8: Narrative Contexts: History and Culture Continued
Section 3: The Worlds of and behind the Text
Chapter 9: Family Origins in Genesis 2
Chapter 10: 1 Kings 21: A Royal Family and its Influence in Prophetic Perspective
Section 4: The World in front of the Text
Chapter 11: Reception History and Classical Stories
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