How to Read Bible Stories: An Introduction to Narrative Criticism by
An introduction to narrative criticism.
The Oxford Handbook of Biblical Narrative by
Offers critical treatments of the Bible's narratives and topics related to the Bible's narrative constructions. Includes entries of all the books of the Pentateuch, and Judges thru Kings.
Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives by
Introduces readers to narrative traditions of the Hebrew Bible and to methods of interpreting them. Includes examples from Genesis and 1 Kings.
The Poetics of Biblical Narrative (Online) by
Looks at the Bible as a literary work. Includes exegetical case studies on Rebekah, David and Bathsheba, Joseph, Genesis, Samuel, and Saul.
Old Testament Narrative: A Guide to Interpretation by
Explains how to interpret narrative passages of Scripture based on standard literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, pace, point of view, and patterns of repetition.
The Twelve Prophets by
An exegetical commentary with a focus on narrative structure.
Genesis by
The theme of the commentary itself is that the God who is revealed as a character in Genesis is always a savior.
Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy by
Applies the tools of narrative criticism to look for the literary qualities of these three biblical books.
Narration and Discourse in the Book of Genesis by
Contributes to theological understanding through a study of narrative in Genesis.
Exodus by
Looks at Exodus via narrative criticism.
Ruth and Esther by
A literary commentary of both books.
The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms by
A close narrative reading of three thanksgivings - Psalms 116, 118, and 138.
Joshua by
Looks at narrative of Joshua and its implications for self-identity of Israel.
Judges by
Focuses on unity of narrative through themes of obedience and disobedience.
1 Samuel by
Organizes the text through the three interlocking themes of class, race, and gender, and how the story of 1 Samuel relates to the modern world.
2 Samuel by
Focuses on the aesthetics of the "art of the telling" in 2 Samuel.
1 Kings by
Explores the narrative world created by 1 Kings' ancient Israelite author.
2 Kings by
Unfolds the literary dimensions of 2 Kings with special attention to its narrative.
Ruth and Esther by
A narrative reading of Ruth and Esther.
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