Old Testament Narrative

by Walsh, Jerome T.

• ISBN13: 9780664234645
• ISBN10: 066423464X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

The Old Testament's stories are intriguing, mesmerizing, and provocative not only due to their ancient literary craft but also because of their ongoing relevance. In this volume, well suited to college and seminary use, Walsh explains how to interpret these narrative passages of Scripture based on standard literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, pace, point of view, and patterns of repetition.What makes this book an exceptional resource is an appendix that offers practical examples of narrative interpretation--something no other book on Old Testament interpretation offers. These examples are coordinated with guided exercises that enable students to get hands-on experience.

Author Biography

Jerome T. Walsh was Professor of Old Testament at the University of Botswana and the University of Dallas. He is the author of 1 Kings and Style and Structure in Biblical Hebrew Narrative.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Two Theoretical Preliminaries	p. 1
Plot	p. 13
Characters	p. 23
Characterization	p. 33
Point of View	p. 43
Manipulation of Time	p. 53
Gaps and Ambiguities	p. 65
Repetition and Variation	p. 81
Voice(s) of the Narrator	p. 97
Structure and Symmetry	p. 107
Responsibilities of the Reader	p. 121
Appendixes	p. 131
The Jeroboam Story	p. 133
The Elijah Story	p. 159
The Ahab Story	p. 183
Notes	p. 209
For Further Reading	p. 247
Scripture Index	p. 251
Subject Index	p. 256
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