Narrative Art in the Bible - Paperback

by Shimon Bar-Efrat (Author), Shimeon Bar-Efrat (Author)

This book offers a systematic and comprehensive review of the fundamental literary aspects of biblical narrative, investigating the characteristics and points of view of the narrator, the shaping of characters, the structure of the plot, time and space, and finally the style. Many examples are provided to clarify the issues discussed as well as to shed fresh light on the narratives.

Author Biography

Dr. Bar-Efra is Head of Biblical Studies at the Hebrew University Secondary School, Jerusalem.