Alter, Robert

Art of Biblical Narrative

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ISBN 13:: 9780465022557
author:: Alter, Robert
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Basic Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 20.8 x 13.7 x 2 cm
Genre:: Religion & Spirituality
Condition:: New
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The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter explores the Bible as a cohesive literary work, revealing its innovative devices and narrative techniques. Renowned critic and translator Alter presents a compelling case for studying the Hebrew Bible as a single, unified story. Alter's approach radically expands our understanding of the biblical text, highlighting the ways in which its many authors used parallelism, contrastive dialogue, and narrative tempo to convey their message. This thought-provoking book offers a fresh perspective on one of humanity's most enduring stories: the revelation of a single god. By examining the literary artistry of the Bible, Alter invites readers to reconsider their relationship with this ancient text.

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