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Narration and Discourse in the Book of Genesis

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  • Date Published: February 2008
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  • format: Paperback
  • isbn: 9780521050265

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  • This book is a fine example of what can be contributed to theological understanding through a study of narrative. By means of a semiotic analysis of the Genesis stories, White shows how each stage in the growth of the biblical tradition is an interpretation of some body of prior tradition, while the writing of the Genesis narrative centres around the types of possible relations of the writer's discourse to the discourse of that writer's characters (a theory developed from Bakhtin). This book's approach is distinctive in its use of semiotic theory to engage in close readings of the texts to show the way in which the style and plots of specific narratives lead to new perceptions and understandings. This contrasts to studies which aim for a more formal description of biblical narratives (Fokkelman), or more global descriptions of biblical poetics (Sternberg).

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    'This book is excellent and is one of the finest readings of the Genesis narratives which I have ever read. It is a brilliantly sustained theoretical and narratological analysis of Biblical story in the light of modern literary and narrative theory. I am most impressed by White's performance, and would unhesitatingly salute his achievement.' Robert P. Carroll, University of Glasgow

    'White's concern with divine speech and with the characterization of God is decidedly new. I know of no other work that pursues the topic in such a significant and systematic manner. White has opened up an area for future study and debate, and his work is sure to be the starting point for some time to come.' Peter D. Miscall, Saint Thomas' Theological Seminary, Denver

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    • Date Published: February 2008
    • format: Paperback
    • isbn: 9780521050265
    • length: 328 pages
    • dimensions: 228 x 153 x 20 mm
    • weight: 0.497kg
    • availability: Available
  • Table of Contents

    Preface
    Part I. A Functional Theory of Narrative:
    1. Toward a functional theory of narrative
    2. The functions of the sign
    3. A functional definition of narrative
    4. A typology of narrative functions and modes
    5. The three functional narrative types
    Part II. The Structure of the Genesis Narrative:
    6. The divine Voice and the narrative functions
    7. The micro-dialogue as the matrix of the Genesis narrative
    Part III. Analysis of Genesis Narratives:
    8. 'Who told you that you were naked?'
    9. 'Where is your brother?'
    Excursus on sacrifice in religion and literature
    10. The central micro-dialogue
    11. 'Why did you say, 'She is my sister'?'
    12. 'Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?'
    13. 'Who then is he who was hunting game … before you came?'
    14. 'Where do you come from?'
    Notes
    Bibliography
    Index - authors and topics
    Index - Biblical references.

  • Author

    Hugh C. White, Rutgers University, New Jersey

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