Literary Study Of The Bible

Author : Christopher Hodgkins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781444334951

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Literary Study of the Bible by Christopher Hodgkins Pdf

The most comprehensive and accessible introduction to scriptural art yet written Literary Study of the Bible: An Introduction approaches each book of the Bible (including several of the apocrypha) with non-sectarian literary questions, exploring the meanings that the Bible reveals when we read it like a poem, narrative, or play. As a unique hybrid of introductory guide, essential handbook, historical survey, and absorbing commentary, this book fills a gap in literary Bible study with its fresh perspectives on the biblical writers’ many arts. Readers will engage in wide range of textual approaches and interpretive traditions through this broadly informed, accessibly written text. Dr. Christopher Hodgkins has taught Literary Study of the Bible for 25 years, over which time he has field-tested the many lenses—of genre, image, language, characterization, plot, and craft—used throughout this book. Tracing the sources, composition, and influences of the Biblical text, this book places the Bible in a tradition of ancient near eastern, Hebrew, and Hellenistic literary art, giving new depth to the way we understand the familiar stories of scripture. Unlike other literary introductions to the Bible, this book uniquely combines these elements: Approaches the Bible as a richly collaborative and coherent work of literary art, exploring how earlier books influence the creation and interpretation of later ones Provides illuminating commentary supplemented by explanatory textboxes, maps, illustrations, and study questions to enhance interest and expand learning Introduces poetic and narrative devices like doubling, juxtaposition, and irony within the context of scriptural art and editorial design Gives extensive attention to each biblical book, resulting in the most comprehensive introduction to literary Bible study to date Presents these materials through an accessible and lively text permeated with references to both high and popular culture Literary Study of the Bible will be a welcome addition to personal, school, college, and congregational libraries, as well as an excellent text for students of the Bible in both secular and faith-based settings.

Author : Douglas Mangum,Douglas Estes
Publisher : Lexham Methods
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1577996666

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Literary Approaches to the Bible by Douglas Mangum,Douglas Estes Pdf

Literary approaches to the Bible systematically presents the different ways of analyzing the text within its literary context. Highlighted sections and annotated bibliographies in each chapter create ease for reading and give a path for further study. -- from back cover resources.

Author : Philip Graham Ryken
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 1433568713

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ESV Literary Study Bible by Philip Graham Ryken Pdf

Combining 1,200+ study notes related to the literary features of the Bible, the ESV Literary Study Bible helps readers understand God's Word more fully, in all its richness and beauty.

Author : Leland Ryken,Tremper Longman III
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310877424

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The Complete Literary Guide to the Bible by Leland Ryken,Tremper Longman III Pdf

A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible is consideration of the Bible from a literary perspective, reflecting contemporary interest in the academic world of the Bible as literature. This collection of essays addresses both specific books of the Bible and general topics dealing with the Bible. The four main sections of the book are; The Bible as Literature, The Literature of the Old Testament, The Literature of the New Testament, and The Literary Influence of the Bible. The editors for A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible are Leland Ryken and Tremper Longman III. Contributors include: Fredrick Buechner, Novelist John Sailhamer, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Wilson G. Baroody, Arizona State University William F. Gentrup, Arizona State University Kenneth R.R. Gros, Louis Indiana University Willard Van Antwerpen, Indiana University Nancy Tischler, The Pennsylvania State University Michael Hagan, North American Baptist Seminary Richard L. Pratt, Jr., Reformed Theological Seminary Douglas Green, Yale University Wilma McClarty, Southern College Jerry A. Gladson, First Christian Church, Garden Grove, California Raymond C. Van Leeouwen, Calvin Theological Seminary Richard Patterson, Liberty University James H. Sims, The University of Southern Mississippi Branson L. Woodard, Jr. Liberty University Amberys R. Whittle, Georgia Southern University John H. Augustine, Yale University Michael Travers, Grand Rapids Baptist College Marianne Meye Thompson, Fuller Theological Seminary John W. Sider, Westmont College Carey C. Newman, Palm Beach Atlantic College William G. Doty, The University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa Chaim Potak, Novelist Gene Warren Doty, University of Missouri-Rolla Sidney Greidanus, Calvin Theological Seminary XXXXXXX

Author : Leland Ryken,Philip Graham Ryken
Publisher : Crossway Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1433503751

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Literary Study Bible by Leland Ryken,Philip Graham Ryken Pdf

Combining thousands of insightful notes with the complete ESV Bible text, the ESV Literary Study Bible helps readers understand God's Word more fully, in all its richness and beauty. It highlights the Bible's storylines, complex characters, historical settings, literary genres, motifs, theological themes, imagery, and important terms, making the Bible come alive with greater clarity and impact. This one-of-a-kind study Bible is an indispensable tool for devotional reading and in-depth study. Size: 6" x 9" 8.5-point Veritas type 1,952 pages Black letter text Single-column format so it reads like a book General introduction to the Bible as a book and to its literary features Introductions to each book of the Bible Literary commentary on individual sections within each book Smyth-sewn binding Packaging: J-card (HC), clamshell box (TruTone)

Author : Robert Alter,Frank Kermode
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1990-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0674875311

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The Literary Guide to the Bible by Robert Alter,Frank Kermode Pdf

Rediscover the incomparable literary richness and strength of a book that all of us live with an many of us live by. An international team of renowned scholars, assembled by two leading literary critics, offers a book-by-book guide through the Old and New Testaments as well as general essays on the Bible as a whole, providing an enticing reintroduction to a work that has shaped our language and thought for thousands of years.

Author : Jeanie C. Crain
Publisher : Polity
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780745635088

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Reading the Bible as Literature by Jeanie C. Crain Pdf

This book provides the ideal entry-point to the process of reading, understanding, and assessing what many recognize to be the important and powerful literature of the Bible. The book introduces the tools of literary analysis, including: language and style, the formal structures of genre, character study, and thematic analysis.

Author : John H. Gottcent
Publisher : Twayne Publishers
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Bible as literature
ISBN : UCSC:32106007501205

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The Bible by John H. Gottcent Pdf

This account examines and evaluates the Bible as a piece of serious literature.

Author : Norman C. Habel
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451415230

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Literary Criticism of the Old Testament by Norman C. Habel Pdf

This well-written introduction to the method of literary criticism gives the reader an awareness and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought found in the Old Testament. The student is shown how to identify the elements of structure, style, form, language, and composition in the books of the Old Testament. Norman Habel demonstrates how literacy criticism works with examples which are familiar and well-suited for a beginner's level of study. The literary features of Genesis 1-9 are fully explored, then the author focuses on the importance of the Yahwist and priestly sources for the whole Pentateuch. This book's explanation of techniques used in the process of literary criticism will be valuable to both student and professor.

Author : Richard Green Moulton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Religion
ISBN : HARVARD:32044037731015

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The Literary Study of the Bible by Richard Green Moulton Pdf

Author : Alex Preminger,Edward L. Greenstein
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Bibles
ISBN : UOM:39015011601567

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The Hebrew Bible in Literary Criticism by Alex Preminger,Edward L. Greenstein Pdf

Author : Leland Ryken
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310536338

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How to Read the Bible as Literature by Leland Ryken Pdf

Why the Good Book Is a Great Read If you want to rightly understand the Bible, you must begin by recognizing what it is: a composite of literary styles. It is meant to be read, not just interpreted. The Bible’s truths are embedded like jewels in the rich strata of story and poetry, metaphor and proverb, parable and letter, satire and symbolism. Paying attention to the literary form of a passage will help you understand the meaning and truth of that passage. How to Read the Bible as Literature takes you through the various literary forms used by the biblical authors. This book will help you read the Bible with renewed appreciation and excitement and gain a more profound grasp of its truths. Designed for maximum clarity and usefulness, How to Read the Bible as Literature includes * sidebar captions to enhance organization * wide margins ideal for note taking * suggestions for further reading * appendix: "The Allegorical Nature of the Parables" * indexes of persons and subjects

Author : Yaira Amit
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451420447

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Reading Biblical Narratives by Yaira Amit Pdf

Based on a series of lectures given in Israel, Amit introduces the reader to the subtle ways of the biblical narrators. Covering issues of character, plot development, catchword association, narration, and dialog, she brings the biblical text to life, helping the reader enter the stories from new vantage points.

Author : Michal Beth Dinkler
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300249477

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Literary Theory and the New Testament by Michal Beth Dinkler Pdf

A comprehensive case for a fresh literary approach to the New Testament For at least a half century, scholars have been adopting literary approaches to the New Testament inspired by certain branches of literary criticism and theory. In this important and illuminating work, Michal Beth Dinkler uses contemporary literary theory to enhance our understanding and interpretation of the New Testament texts. Dinkler provides an integrated approach to the relation between literary theory and biblical interpretation, employing a wide range of practical theories and methods. This indispensable work engages foundational concepts and figures, the historical contexts of various theoretical approaches, and ongoing literary scholarship into the twenty-first century. In Literary Theory and the New Testament, Dinkler assesses previous literary treatments of the New Testament and calls for a new phase of nuanced thinking about New Testament texts as both ancient and literary.

Author : Shemaryahu Talmon
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781575068541

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Literary Motifs and Patterns in the Hebrew Bible by Shemaryahu Talmon Pdf

This collection gathers together Professor Shemaryahu Talmon’s contributions to the literary study of the Bible, and complements his acclaimed Literary Studies in the Hebrew Bible: Form and Content: Collected Studies (Jerusalem: Magnes / Leiden: Brill, 1993). The articles included herein span a broad range of topics, closely and comprehensively assessing fundamental themes and stylistic conceits present in biblical literature. Each study picks up one of these motifs or patterns, and traces its meaning and usage throughout the entire Bible. In Talmon’s estimation, these literary markers transcend all strata of the Bible, and despite diachronic developments, they retain their basic meanings and connotations throughout, even when employed by different authors over a span of hundreds of years. He demonstrates this convincingly by marshaling dozens of examples, each of which is valuable in its own right, and when taken all together, these building-blocks form a solid edifice that validate his approach. He judiciously employs this synchronic method throughout, frequently invoking an exegetical principle according to which one biblical verse can be employed to interpret the other, if they are found in similar contexts and with overlapping formulation. To use an expression that he coined elsewhere, his hermeneutical method can be described first and foremost as “The World of the Bible from Within.” Throughout the articles that appear in this volume, one is repeatedly struck by his sensitivity to the language and style of the biblical authors. He was blessed with a rich literary intuition, and shares with his readers his ability to see, hear, and understand the rhythms and poetics of biblical literature. In this volume, many of Talmon’s contributions are made accessible in fresh form to the benefit of both those who already know his work and to a newer generation of scholars for whom his work continues to prove important.