Dischronology and Dialogic in the Bible's Primary Narrative |
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| Author:
| Bergen, David A. |
| Series title: | Biblical Intersections Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4632-1647-4 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2009 |
| Publisher: | Gorgias Press, LLC
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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This ground-breaking study offers a reassessment of Moses' book of the law from a narrative theory perspective. Concerned for the long-term viability of his people, Moses legislates a public reading of his document which is deposited next to the ark of the covenant as a national testament. Through the mechanics of narrative mediation, the narrator reveals to the reader of Deuteronomy the contents of Moses' enshrined publication. Deuteronomy's simulcast of Moses' book invites external...
More DescriptionThis ground-breaking study offers a reassessment of Moses' book of the law from a narrative theory perspective. Concerned for the long-term viability of his people, Moses legislates a public reading of his document which is deposited next to the ark of the covenant as a national testament. Through the mechanics of narrative mediation, the narrator reveals to the reader of Deuteronomy the contents of Moses' enshrined publication. Deuteronomy's simulcast of Moses' book invites external readers to compare and evaluate their readings with story-world readers who access the same text within the Bible's Primary Narrative.