Mukhanyo Theological College librariesThe world of biblical literature /
Alter, Robert.
The world of biblical literature / Robert Alter. - United States of America : Basic Books, c1992. - xii, 225 pages ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [211]-217) and index.
A peculiar literature -- Biblical imperatives and literary play -- The literary character of the Bible -- Narrative specification and the power of the literal -- Allusion and literary expression -- Literary criticism and the problem of commentary -- The quest for the author -- The medium of poetry -- Scripture and culture.
9780465092550 0465092551
91055462
Bible as literature.
BS535 / .A57 1992
809/.93522
The world of biblical literature / Robert Alter. - United States of America : Basic Books, c1992. - xii, 225 pages ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [211]-217) and index.
A peculiar literature -- Biblical imperatives and literary play -- The literary character of the Bible -- Narrative specification and the power of the literal -- Allusion and literary expression -- Literary criticism and the problem of commentary -- The quest for the author -- The medium of poetry -- Scripture and culture.
9780465092550 0465092551
91055462
Bible as literature.
BS535 / .A57 1992
809/.93522