Biblical Humor And Performance

Author : Peter S. Perry
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666711318

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Biblical Humor and Performance by Peter S. Perry Pdf

What’s so humorous about the Bible? Quite a bit, especially if experienced with others! Nine biblical scholars explore their experiences of reading and hearing passages from the Bible and discovering humor that becomes clearer in performance. Each writer found clues in their chosen biblical text that suggested biblical authors expected an audience to respond with laughter. Performers have a powerful role in either bringing out or tamping down humor in the Bible. One audience may be more disposed to respond to humor than another. And each contributor found that experiencing humor changed the interpretation of the biblical passage. From Genesis to Revelation, this study uncovers the Bible’s potential for humor.

Author : Peter S. Perry
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666711295

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Biblical Humor and Performance by Peter S. Perry Pdf

What’s so humorous about the Bible? Quite a bit, especially if experienced with others! Nine biblical scholars explore their experiences of reading and hearing passages from the Bible and discovering humor that becomes clearer in performance. Each writer found clues in their chosen biblical text that suggested biblical authors expected an audience to respond with laughter. Performers have a powerful role in either bringing out or tamping down humor in the Bible. One audience may be more disposed to respond to humor than another. And each contributor found that experiencing humor changed the interpretation of the biblical passage. From Genesis to Revelation, this study uncovers the Bible’s potential for humor.

Author : Sidney DeWaal
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781512762167

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The Surprising Humor of the Bible by Sidney DeWaal Pdf

This book reflects Sidneys international experience in telling and living the story of Jesus Christ in society, church, and governmental interactions. He has a deep respect for the Christians challenge to be faithful in living biblical humor wherever they live and work. The narrative of this book regularly highlights how Gods humor is strung through the story of redemption . . . many times as a welcome surprise.

Author : Terri Bednarz
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498501378

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Humor in the Gospels by Terri Bednarz Pdf

Humor in the Gospels is the most comprehensive resource on Gospel humor to date. Terri Bednarz reviews and critiques a 150 years of biblical scholarship on the subject from little known journal articles and out-of-print books to the most well respected classical works of today. She covers a range of scholarly discussions on the various forms and functions of Gospel humor from frivolity to witty allusions to satirical barbs. She examines the barriers of associating humor with the Gospel depictions of Jesus, the difficulties of identifying humor in ancient biblical texts, and the advances of literary, contextual, and rhetorical approaches to recognizing Gospel humor. This important work includes an extensive bibliography for further study of Gospel humor in particular, and Biblical humor in general.

Author : David A. Peters
Publisher : Hamilton Books
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-11-06
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781461626978

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The Many Faces of Biblical Humor by David A. Peters Pdf

The Many Faces of Biblical Humor examines how the Bible writers intentionally used humor, irony, and sarcasm to argue their points concisely. This work begins with the dysfunctional families of Genesis, continues delightfully through every book of the Bible, and ends with a glorious fulfillment in Revelation. Along the way, the reader is presented humorous stories, pathetically funny characters, and poignant quips and quotes from prophets, poets, and principals. The author paraphrases each biblical text in an engaging prose that highlights the humor of that passage—humor that may not have been previously noted by the reader. Between the paraphrases, the author sets the historical and linguistic setting, allowing the reader to see how the humor (and puns) of the text enrich the biblical understanding of God's message. Also included are applications of these marvelous passages to our daily lives as we see our own foibles portrayed in the biblical characters. In many ways, this is a Bible commentary with an accent on the humorous. In another sense, it is simply a delightful book that makes the Bible come alive through the latent humor of its characters and their stories. This revised edition contains corrections of typographical errors in the first edition as well as some clarifying material to make the humor more enjoyable. For more information, visit the author's website.

Author : Jay Harold Ellens,John T. Greene
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498275491

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Probing the Frontiers of Biblical Studies by Jay Harold Ellens,John T. Greene Pdf

Probing the Frontiers of Biblical Studies is a seventeen-chapter anthology on biblical studies. It has been crafted as an extended and respectful thank you note to one of the most insightful scholars of biblical studies, David J. A. Clines of Sheffield University in England. He is credited with providing guidance to, and shaping the thought of, two generations of scholars who focus on essential approaches to understanding the Bible, with particular attention given to the Old Testament and allied literature. The anthology is directed toward those readers with pastoral, analytical, ancient intercultural, as well as contemporary cultural perspectives. Essays address a wide range of topics: the so-called Documentary Hypothesis, prophecy, divination, and magic, the wisdom themes in the Book of Job, the Egyptian influence on New Testament, the issue of non-sexual love between two men during combat conditions, character development in a biblical novella, rhetorical questions and their role in the Psalter, and the ways of God in the world. By combining these various topics, Probing the Frontier of Biblical Studies has addressed many of the outstanding issues in Old Testament study and ancillary disciplines.

Author : M. Conrad Hyers
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0804216533

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And God Created Laughter by M. Conrad Hyers Pdf

Recognizing "a playful spirit" as part of our human makeup, Conrad Hyers shows how laughter and humor are integral to our serious study of the Bible. He opens the joy of understanding the Bible in its fullness. With the darker realities of the Bible -- sin, suffering, and death -- there coexists a lighter side -- laughter, humor, and playfulness. Competent biblical study requires both perspectives. This highly readable, preachable, and teachable work gives ministers, students, lay readers a valuable tool for recovering the spirit and offers a chance to share in the celebration of life and the divine comedy of faith, hope, and love.

Author : Dale T. Stanton
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781638855286

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A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To Communion by Dale T. Stanton Pdf

Is the Bible a humorous book? Probably most people wouldn’t think of it as being funny at all. Even as the Bible is regarded as the Word of God, we find considerable ungodly human activity, immorality, wars, rebellion, murder, adultery, demon possession, and just about every other facet of what we call the human condition. Yes, the Bible is full of some pretty serious and heavy stuff. In spite of all this, is there a remote possibility we might discover something amusing, something to bring a smile on our face, something that might even cause us to laugh? Author Dale Stanton says, “Yes!” In his book, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Communion, Dale explores some of the subtle, camouflaged, and elusive gems of humor in the Bible that don’t exactly leap out at you as one would find in a comic strip or a TV sitcom. These hidden treasures of humor come alive in the biblical characters themselves, revealed in all their human quirks, foibles, and idiosyncrasies, which remind us that, in many ways, these biblical personalities are just like us. Referring to many of the Scripture lessons that are read in church on Sunday morning, Dale, in his tongue-in-cheek style, brings to life this collection of inconspicuous and sometimes wry nuggets of humor that might just make you laugh.

Author : Howard R. Macy
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498292597

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Discovering Humor in the Bible by Howard R. Macy Pdf

Some folks are surprised to find humor in the Bible; they don't think it has any. Others are embarrassed; they worry about being sacrilegious. Some laugh and don't tell anyone; others laugh out loud and share it with those around. However people respond, the Bible does, in fact, use humor. This book examines why it's there, why it matters, what it looks like, how to look for it, and what to do with it when you find it. The author's goal is to help people become better Bible readers, growing in both skill and insight. So the book doesn't just display a collection of museum pieces, showing the treasures of other explorers. Instead, it offers readers tools and field guides to become explorers discovering on their own. It's a fun how-to manual, dealing with what is routinely overlooked in teaching about biblical interpretation. Individuals will enjoy reading it, but it's also a rich resource for reading groups, Bible study groups, and classes.

Author : Yehuda Thomas Radday,Yehuda T. Radday,Athalya Brenner
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9781850757016

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On Humour and the Comic in the Hebrew Bible by Yehuda Thomas Radday,Yehuda T. Radday,Athalya Brenner Pdf

Author : Darnnell Reese
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1981715185

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In All Seriousness... Totally Funny Bible Stories by Darnnell Reese Pdf

In All Seriousness...Totally Funny Bible Stories is a book full of funny, entertaining, laugh out loud stories that God has given us as loving gifts. The gift of humor to show how fallible all humans are and the gift of gentle acceptance as God does not expect perfection from us. And the gift of God's Word which provides many examples of people in the Bible who made mistakes. Some learned from their mistakes and some did not. The reader vicariously learns through other people's mistakes how to avoid the same pitfalls by simply heeding God's words and instructions. You will never again view the Word as "just a stiff and boring book of rules and regulations." After reading this enjoyable book, you will crave more of God's humorous, life-giving words in the actual Bible. You'll also want a relationship with God, and to have His presence and anointing guide your life. As a bonus, the author includes wonderful songs, movies and T.V. references correlating to the biblical story or Bible character and ties up each chapter with a summary of lessons learned. In All Seriousness...will be a go-to book for lighthearted Bible humor and valuable life lessons, as well as a must-see movie and T.V. recommendation guide.

Author : Anthony J. Petrotta
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532690839

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God at the Improv by Anthony J. Petrotta Pdf

Asking if there is humor in any religious text might seem blasphemous to many readers. Religious texts are there to instruct us, not entertain us. Religious texts are serious works, not frivolous. However, if part of being human entails having a sense of humor, then it would be more surprising indeed for Scripture not to have humor. Humor instructs us as much as it entertains us. God at the Improv seeks to show that being religious and being humorous are not opposites, but actually work in tandem to enhance and enliven our faith and practice.

Author : Holly Hearon,Philip Ruge-Jones
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621891130

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The Bible in Ancient and Modern Media by Holly Hearon,Philip Ruge-Jones Pdf

This cutting-edge volume has been brought together in honor of Thomas Boomershine, author, scholar, storyteller, innovator. The particular occasion inviting this recognition of his work is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Society of Biblical Literature's section on The Bible in Ancient and Modern Media (BAMM), which Tom was instrumental in founding. For two and half decades this program unit has provided scholars with opportunities to explore and experience biblical material in media other than silent print, including both oral and multimedia electronic performances. This book explores many, though by no means all, of the issues lifted up in those sessions over the years. Contributors A. K. M. Adam Adam Gilbert Bartholomew Arthur J. Dewey Dennis Dewey Joanna Dewey Robert M. Fowler Holly E. Hearon David Rhoads Philip Ruge-Jones Whitney T. Shiner Marti J. Steussy Richard W. Swanson

Author : Judy Carter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780743219020

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The Comedy Bible by Judy Carter Pdf

Judy Carter, guru to aspiring comedy writers and stand-up comics, tells all about the biz of being funny and writing funny in this bright, entertaining, and totally practical guide on how to draw humor from your life and turn it into a career. Do you think you’re funny? Do you want to turn your sense of humor into a career? If the answer is yes, then Judy Carter’s The Comedy Bible is for you. The guru to aspiring stand-up comics provides the complete scoop on being—and writing—funny for money. If you’ve got a sense of humor, you can learn to make a career out of comedy, says Judy Carter. Whether it’s creating a killer stand-up act, writing a spec sitcom, or providing jokes for radio or one-liners for greeting cards, Carter provides step-by-step instructions in The Comedy Bible. She helps readers first determine which genre of comedy writing or performing suits them best and then directs them in developing, refining, and selling their work. Using the hands-on workbook format that was so effective in her bestselling first book, Stand-Up Comedy: The Book, Carter offers a series of day-by-day exercises that draw on her many years as a successful stand-up comic and the head of a nationally known comedy school. Also included are practical tips and advice from today’s top comedy professionals—from Bernie Brillstein to Christopher Titus to Richard Lewis. She presents the pros and cons of the various comedy fields—stand-up, script, speech and joke writing, one-person shows, humor essays—and shows how to tailor your material for each. She teaches how to find your “authentic” voice—the true source of comedy. And, perhaps most important, Carter explains how to take a finished product to the next level—making money—by pitching it to a buyer and negotiating a contract. Written in Carter’s unique, take-no-prisoners voice, The Comedy Bible is practical, inspirational, and funny.

Author : Melissa Jackson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191630767

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Comedy and Feminist Interpretation of the Hebrew Bible by Melissa Jackson Pdf

Comedy is both relative, linked to a time and culture, and universal, found pervasively across time and culture. The Hebrew Bible contains comedy of this relative, yet universal nature. Melissa A. Jackson engages the Hebrew Bible via a comic reading and brings that reading into conversation with feminist-critical interpretation, in resistance to any lingering stereotype that comedy is fundamentally non-serious or that feminist critique is fundamentally unsmiling. Dividing comic elements into categories of literary devices, psychological/social features, and psychological/social function, Jackson examines the narratives of a number of biblical characters for evidence of these comic elements. The characters include the trickster matriarchs, the women involved in the infancy of Moses, Rahab, Deborah and Jael, Delilah, three of David's wives (Michal, Abigail, Bathsheba), Jezebel, Ruth, and Esther. Nine particularly instructive points of contact between comedy and feminist interpretation emerge: both (1) resist definition, (2) exist amidst a self/other, subject/object dichotomy, (3) emphasise and utilise context, (4) promote creativity, (5) acknowledge the concept of distancing, (6) work towards revelation, (7) are subversive, (8) are concerned with containment and control, and (9) enable survival. The use of comedy as an interpretive lens for the Hebrew Bible is not without difficulties for feminist interpretation. While maintaining an uncomfortable, even painful, awareness of the hold patriarchy retains on the Hebrew Bible, feminist critics can still choose to allow comedy's revelatory, subversive, survivalist nature to do its work revealing, subverting, and surviving.