
Book
Narrative Art in the Bible
Shimon Bar-Efrat
Bloomsbury Academic · Paperback · August 6, 2024
Reading lane: Religion & Spirituality
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.
At a Glance
Who It's For
Book Details
- Authors
- Shimon Bar-Efrat
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Published
- August 6, 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Religion & Spirituality
- Reading lane
- Religion & Spirituality
Affinity
Publisher Categories
Religion & Spirituality
About This Book
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 shed fresh light on the narratives.
Similar Books

The Art of Biblical Narrative
Robert Alter · Basic Books
Affinity signal
Old Testament Interpretation
Old Testament Studies

The Art of Biblical Poetry
Robert Alter · Basic Books
Affinity signal
Old Testament Interpretation
Wisdom Literature (Bible)

The Poetics of Biblical Narrative
Meir Sternberg · Indiana University Press
Affinity signal
Religion in Literature
Old Testament Interpretation

The Bible: Authorized King James Version
Robert Carroll, Stephen Prickett · Oxford University Press
Affinity signal
Biblical Studies

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit · InterVarsity Press
Affinity signal
Bible Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Bible Handbooks

Nourishing Narratives
Jennifer L. Holberg · InterVarsity Press
Affinity signal
Religion in Literature
Inspirational Christian Books

Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context
John H. Walton · Zondervan Academic
Affinity signal
Old Testament Interpretation
Old Testament Studies

Reading the Bible
William C. Creasy, Roma Downey - introduction · Zondervan
Affinity signal
Bible Handbooks
CSB Study Bibles