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Form Criticism of the Old Testament

  • ISBN-13: 9780800601775
  • Publisher: 1517 MEDIA
    Imprint: AUGSBURG BOOKS
  • By Gene M. Tucker
  • Price: AUD $41.99
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  • Local release date: 31/10/1971
  • Format: Paperback (216.00mm X 140.00mm) 96 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Religion & beliefs [HR]
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Because of its long oral tradition the Old Testament includes an array of different literary types and compositions. Analysis of these genres in the biblical material is known as form criticism. Gene Tucker draws on contemporary speech patterns to illustrate how the scholar pinpoints various categories or genres. The basic principles of form criticism are outlined and many biblical examples given. The story of Jacob's struggle at the Jabbok and the prophetic literature are treated in detail. While form criticism does not solve all the interpreter's problems, it forms an essential tool for exegesis and for recovering the living history of Old Testament literature.
Gene M. Tucker is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Preface I. The Form Critical Method The Beginning of Old Testament Form Criticism Basic Principles and Aims of Form Criticism The Methods of Old Testament Form Criticism Form Criticism and Other Old Testament Disciplines II Form Criticism at Work: Some Representative Genres and Texts Narrative Genres Myths and Folktales Saga History Legend and Novelette An Example: Jacob's Struggle at the Jabbok (Gen. 32:22-32) Prophetic Literature Gunkel's Contributions A General View Messenger Speech The Prophetic Word as Announcement Other Genres Setting Some Examples Epilogue Bibliography
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