Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives

Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives

by J. Andrew Dearman
Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives

Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives

by J. Andrew Dearman

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780190246495
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 11/01/2018
Series: Essentials of Biblical Studies
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 232
Product dimensions: 8.20(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

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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