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This is an enormously instructive and practical hands-on introduction for students of the Bible as literature, by one of the worldâs leading exponents of Hebrew narrative technique. Issues covered include: introduction to the art of reading, the narrator and his characters, narrative structure, narrative devices.
Jan Fokkelman is an international expert in Semitic languages and emeritus professor of Classical Hebrew Literature at the University of Leiden, the Netherlands. He is the author of many books, including The Psalms in Form, also published by Deo Publishing.
Translated by Ineke Smit.
Translated by Ineke Smit.
âAn easy to read but thorough introduction to the subject of narrative criticism as a means of biblical exegesis ⦠a very useful bookâ â in: Theological Book Review
âThis book is valuable for both students and professionals. It is clearly written and abundantly illustrated. F.âs thorough schooling in the languages and history of the ancient Near East make his arguments for the primacy of the textâs literary qualities strong and persuasive.â â in: Catholic Biblical Quarterly
âSecurely anchored in the biblical text from beginning to end, this is both an admirable book for the novice and a source of many pleasures for the professional scholarâ â David M. Gunn
âThis book should prove valuable to any student of biblical studies, and the worked examples to tutors and Bible study leaders alikeâ â H.A. McKay, in: JSOT
âAn excellent and enjoyable guideâ â I.J.J. Spangenberg, in: Religion & Theology
âThis book is valuable for both students and professionals. It is clearly written and abundantly illustrated. F.âs thorough schooling in the languages and history of the ancient Near East make his arguments for the primacy of the textâs literary qualities strong and persuasive.â â in: Catholic Biblical Quarterly
âSecurely anchored in the biblical text from beginning to end, this is both an admirable book for the novice and a source of many pleasures for the professional scholarâ â David M. Gunn
âThis book should prove valuable to any student of biblical studies, and the worked examples to tutors and Bible study leaders alikeâ â H.A. McKay, in: JSOT
âAn excellent and enjoyable guideâ â I.J.J. Spangenberg, in: Religion & Theology