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1	The Art of Biblical Narrative more books like this by Mr. Robert Alter In what is both a radical approach to the Bible , and a fundamental return to its narrative prose, Robert Alter reads the Old Testament with new eyesthe eyes of a literary critic. Alter takes the old yet simple step of reading the Bible as a literary creation. see all copies from $6.40! new only from $13.43! \| SVS
2	The Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary more books like this by Dr. John H Sailhamer Sailhamer presents a scholarly approach to the Pentateuch as the original Jewish readers may have viewed it. Israelites confronted with their lack of genuine faith under the Law were pointed to the hope of a better covenant based on divine faithfulness. see all copies from $13.27! new only from $13.91! \| SVS
3	New Testament Story: An Introduction more books like this by David L Barr The thesis of this book is that every New Testament writing stands within a story, even if it does not tell stories. The approach allows readers to view the documents as vital elements in the lives of real persons. The book maintains its focus on bringing the writings alive and shows how critical study enhances understanding of their meanings. Its ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| SVS
4	In Potiphar's House: The Interpretive Life of Biblical Texts more books like this by James L Kugel In this study of early biblical interpretation, James Kugel examines a series of exegetical stories that elaborate on the Joseph narrative in Genesis. These stories - which appear in such diverse sources as rabbinic midrash, early Christian writings, liturgical poetry, and the Qur'an - often contain details of whole incidents not found in the ... see all copies from $6.77! new only from $25.18! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Let Justice Roll Down: The Old Testament, Ethics, and Christian Life more books like this by Bruce C Birch Connecting the Old Testament with the modern church, this book relates the testimonies and stories of Israel's faith in the Hebrew canon to the character and conduct of Christians and the Christian community today. see all copies from $2.77! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
6	He Gave Us Stories: The Bible Student's Guide to Interpreting Old Testament Narratives more books like this by Richard Pratt, Jr. see all copies from $8.64! new only from $12.11! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Belief in the Word more books like this by Francis J Moloney, S.D.B. Until now, no commentary on John's Gospel has been available that integrates their findings for students and scholars. Moloney meets this need with a pioneering commentary that focuses on the text itself and its impact on the reader. "This innovative book applies the insights of narrative criticism to the talent of commentary writing. . . ".--R. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
8	The Book of the Torah more books like this by Thomas W Mann "A sound piece of work. Its holistic, final-form approach reflects the major trend in biblical criticism. It is perceptive, sensitive, thoughtful and stimulation".---David Gunn Professor of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary see all copies from $9.00! new only from $23.95! \| SVS
9	Doctrine of Revelation: A Narrative Interpretation more books like this by Fackre Revelation is the study of how, where and when God reveals Himself and of what is disclosed. This introduction to Revelation: discusses the major themes in the narrative of Revelation; introduces the student to the work of Karl Barth, Paul Tillich, Karl Rahner and Carl Henry; and addresses both the problems of religious pluralism and secular ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Paul's Narrative Thought World more books like this by Ben Witherington, III The Tapestry of Tragedy and Triumph. Bill Witherington shows that Paul's theology, arguments, practical advice, and social recommendations are ultimately grounded in stories from the Hebrew scriptures and from the life of Jesus and those who believed in him. Paul's thought, according to Witherington, was shaped by four interrelated narratives ... see all copies from $12.60! new only from $29.70! \| SVS
11 view cover	Reading Biblical Narratives more books like this by Yairah Amit 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. see all copies from $16.71! new only from $16.71! \| SVS
12	Signs and Shadows more books like this by Francis J Moloney, S.D.B. Moloney offers a close reading of the crucial middle section of the Gospel of John, taking the reader on a journey as Jesus' ministry unfolds. Among the events dealt with are the cure of a cripple on the sabbath, Jesus' walk on the sea of Galilee, and the description of the good shepherd. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
13 view cover	Narrative art in the Bible more books like this by Shimon Bar-Efrat, Shimeon Bar-Efrat This book offers a systematic and comprehensive review of the fundamental literary aspects of biblical narrative, investigating the characteristics and points of view of the narrator, the shaping of characters, the structure of the plot, time and space, and finally the style. Many examples are provided to clarify the issues discussed as well as to ... see all copies from $30.17! new only from $43.66!
14 view cover	Narratives of a Vulnerabl more books like this by William Placher "This is a book we urgently need!...Those who cling to the notion that theology is dull and remote must be warned away form Placher's lively prose"......Beverly R. Gaventa, Associate Professor of New Testament, Prinction Theological Seminary see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.83! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Power of Providence more books like this by Walter Brueggemann see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Genesis, with an Introduction to Narrative Literature more books like this by George W Coats, Rolf P Knierim (Editor), Gene M Tucker (Editor) see all copies from $9.00! new only from $25.80! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Poetics of Revelation more books like this by Diana Culbertson see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Poetics for the Gospels? more books like this by Petri Merenlahti Poetics, the study of the making of literary works, regards the gospels as literature, in contrast to the historical-critical approach. Petri Merenlahti makes the case that poetics offers a vital critical tool to interpreting the gospels. But he argues that poetics must also be 'historical', as perceptions of literary form and value are not fixed, ... see all copies from $3.49! new only from $7.83!
19	Images of Man and God: Old Testament Short Stories in Literary Focus more books like this by B O Long (Editor) see all copies from $4.08! new only from $9.00!
20 view cover	Stories in Scripture and Inscriptions: Comparative Studies on Narratives in Northwest Semitic Inscriptions and the Hebrew Bible more books like this by Simon B Parker This book compares a variety of biblical narratives with the stories found in several Northwest Semitic inscriptions from the ancient kingdom of Judah and its contemporary Syro-Palestinian neighbors. In genre, language, and cultural context, these epigraphic stories are closer to biblical narratives than any other ancient Near Eastern narrative ... see all copies from $11.00! new only from $27.00! \| SVS
21 view cover	Tragedy and Biblical Narrative: Arrows of the Almighty more books like this by J Cheryl Exum Using insights about ancient and modern tragedy, this much-praised study offers challenging and provocative new readings of selected biblical narratives: the story of Israel's first king, Saul, rejected for his disobedience to God and driven to despair and madness by an evil spirit from the Lord; the story of Jephthah's sacrifice of his daughter ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $12.00! \| SVS
22 view cover	Glory Not Dishonor more books like this by Francis J Moloney, S.D.B. Moloney's literary-historical commentary offers a close reading of the final section of the Gospel of John, taking the reader on a journey through Jesus' final night and his ministry's climax in passion, death, and resurrection. Concluding his unique trilogy, Moloney shows how the reader is led on a journey of faith by the Gospel writer, ... see all copies from $7.15! new only from $9.99! \| SVS
23	Not in Heaven: Coherence and Complexity in Biblical Narrative more books like this by Jason Philip Rosenblatt see all copies from $6.10! new only from $23.95! \| first editions
24 view cover	Sex, Honor, and Power in the Deuteronomistic History more books like this by Ken Stone In this original work, Stone studies the structure and social presuppositions of several narratives from the Deuteronomistic History in which sexual activity plays a significant role. Both narratological and anthropological tools are utilized in the textual analysis. Stone interestingly notes the link between sexual activity, gender and prestige ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $117.54! \| first editions
25 view cover	Narrative in the Hebrew Bible more books like this by David M Gunn, Danna Nolan Fewell After almost two centuries of historical criticism, biblical scholarship has recently taken major shifts in direction, most notably towards literary study of the Bible. Much germinal criticism has taken as its primary focus narrative texts of the Hebrew Bible (the 'Old Testament'). This book belongs in this movement and provides a lucid guide to ... see all copies from $26.69! new only from $39.90! \| first editions \| SVS

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