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The Poetics of Biblical Narrative (Foundations and Facets Literary Facets) - Softcover

Robert Walter Funk

 
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Synopsis

A pioneering work that answers the question: What do we do when we tell a story? Using examples from the Bible and popular literature, Robert Funk examines the structure of stories to uncover the underlying grammar of the narrative. With extensive diagrams and comprehensive glossaries, this is an essential tool for anyone interested in reading and using biblical narrative.

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About the Author

Robert W. Funk was a distinguished teacher, writer, translator and publisher in the field of religion. A Guggenheim Fellow and Senior Fulbright Scholar, he served as Annual Professor of the American School of Oriental Research in Jerusalem and as chair of the Graduate Department of Religion at Vanderbilt University. Robert Funk was a recognized pioneer in modern biblical scholarship, having led the Society of Biblical Literature as its Executive Secretary from 1968–1973. His many books include The Five Gospels: The Search for the Authentic Words of Jesus (1993) and The Acts of Jesus: The Search for the Authentic Deeds (1998) (both with the Jesus Seminar) and Honest to Jesus (1996), and A Credible Jesus (2002)..

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9780800621070: Poetics of Biblical Narrative

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ISBN 10:  0800621077 ISBN 13:  9780800621070
Publisher: Fortress P, US, 1986
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