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The world of biblical literature / Robert Alter.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: [New York] : BasicBooks, c1992.Description: xii, 225 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 0465092551 :
  • 046509256X : (paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 809/.93522 20
LOC classification:
  • BS 535 .A57 1992
Contents:
1. A peculiar literature-- 2. Biblical imperatives and literary play-- 3. The literary character of the Bible-- 4. Narrative specification and the power of the literal-- 5. Allusion and literary expression-- 6. Literary criticism and the problem of commentary-- 7. The quest for the author-- 8. The medium of poetry-- 9. Scripture and culture.
Item type: Books
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks Books BS 535 .A57 1992 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA012443 Available AUA012443

Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-217) and index.

1. A peculiar literature--
2. Biblical imperatives and literary play--
3. The literary character of the Bible--
4. Narrative specification and the power of the literal--
5. Allusion and literary expression--
6. Literary criticism and the problem of commentary--
7. The quest for the author--
8. The medium of poetry--
9. Scripture and culture.