Literary Theory and the New Testament Contributor(s): Dinkler, Michal Beth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0300219911 ISBN-13: 9780300219913 Publisher: Yale University Press OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General |
LCCN: 2019937180 |
Series: Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.4" W x 9.3" (1.00 lbs) 296 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A comprehensive case for a fresh literary approach to the New Testament For at least a half century, scholars have been adopting literary approaches to the New Testament inspired by certain branches of literary criticism and theory. In this important and illuminating work, Michal Beth Dinkler uses contemporary literary theory to enhance our understanding and interpretation of the New Testament texts. Dinkler provides an integrated approach to the relation between literary theory and biblical interpretation, employing a wide range of practical theories and methods. This indispensable work engages foundational concepts and figures, the historical contexts of various theoretical approaches, and ongoing literary scholarship into the twenty-first century. In Literary Theory and the New Testament, Dinkler assesses previous literary treatments of the New Testament and calls for a new phase of nuanced thinking about New Testament texts as both ancient and literary. |