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The world of biblical literature / Robert Alter.

By: Material type: TextPublication 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
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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.