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Narration and Discourse in the Book of Genesis - Hardcover

Hugh C. White

 
9780521390200: Narration and Discourse in the Book of Genesis
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0521390206 ISBN 13: 9780521390200
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1991

Synopsis

This book makes an important contribution to our understanding of the Book of Genesis.

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Review

'This book is excellent and is one of the finest readings of the Genesis narratives which I have ever read. It is a brilliantly sustained theoretical and narratological analysis of Biblical story in the light of modern literary and narrative theory. I am most impressed by White's performance, and would unhesitatingly salute his achievement.' Robert P. Carroll, University of Glasgow

'White's concern with divine speech and with the characterization of God is decidedly new. I know of no other work that pursues the topic in such a significant and systematic manner. White has opened up an area for future study and debate, and his work is sure to be the starting point for some time to come.' Peter D. Miscall, Saint Thomas' Theological Seminary, Denver

Book Description

This book makes an important contribution to our understanding of the Book of Genesis. Professor White shows that the traditions embodied in the narrative are essentially linguistic; and by using narratological theory he shows how each stage in the growth of the biblical tradition is in fact an interpretation of some body of prior tradition.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1991
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521390206
ISBN 13 
9780521390200
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
326