| Untamable Texts: Literary Studies and Narrative Theory in the Books of Samuel Contributor(s): Andersson, Greger (Author) |
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ISBN: 0567689301 ISBN-13: 9780567689306 Publisher: Continnuum-3PL OUR PRICE: $46.48 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - Literary Criticism | Semiotics & Theory |
| Dewey: 222.406 |
| Series: Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.91 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The prime and unique contribution of this study is the meta-theoretical approach according to which a popular method of analysis and interpretation regarding the books of Samuel is discussed an evaluated critically. This is an important and necessary discussion, because interdisciplinary studies must not be reduced to a mere application of individual theoreticians or theoretical concepts on new objects, which are assessed only by their ability to produce new interpretations or solve problems (as those observed by the historical-critical approach). It is also essential for an academic study to discuss the validity of a certain theory or method. Furthermore, it is also important that the theory is discussed and tested in relation to narrative texts. Questions considered include Do the texts of the Bible have forms that do not comply with the frames interpreters assume? What aims and agendas do literary or narrative methods serve in the hands of biblical interpreters? The main goal of this study is to attempt a better understanding of the biblical texts and their influence and meaning. |
Contributor Bio(s): Andersson, Greger: - Greger Andersson is Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Comparative Literature at Örebro University in Sweden and Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Örebro Theological Seminary.Camp, Claudia V.: - Claudia V. Camp is Professor of Religion at Texas Christian University, USA and was on the steering committee of the Seminar. She is currently co-general editor of the LHBOTS series, as well as the author or editor of 4 books and numerous articles.Mein, Andrew: - Andrew Mein is Tutor in Old Testament, Westcott House, Cambridge. |