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Pages:: 1–9

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004387454_002

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The Introduction examines the claim that readers should follow the cultural conventions of the intended audience. Each cultural position creates a different voice from the text. The present project focuses on an ethic of reading, under the principle that voices should never be manipulated or silenced. As the text functions as the author’s voice, this applies to reading. Hence, the initial reading position should be that of the author’s audience, so producing the voice that the author expected. After giving a brief survey of ethical criticism, this project selects the branch where readers recognize their responsibility to the author. The core components of this method involve locating the narrative in its original culture, following the design of the narrative, translating the story-meaning for a modern culture, and critiquing story-meaning. This is compared with two theorists who use ethical criticism (E.D. Hirsh and Adam Newton). The introduction concludes with a summary of the chapters.

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Interpreting New Testament Narratives

Recovering the Author's Voice

Series: Biblical Interpretation Series, Volume: 169

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E-Book ISBN:: 9789004387454

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 20 Sep 2018

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- Biblical Studies
  - Biblical Interpretations
  - New Testament & Early Christian Writings
- Literature and Cultural Studies
  - Literature, Arts & Science
  - Criticism & Theory

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