English 357
Biblical Narrative: Genesis and After
Full course for one semester. This course examines biblical
narratives from Genesis to Job, Ruth, and Chronicles in light of
interpretive approaches from midrash to contemporary narrative
poetics. Although the course will provide a survey of the Hebrew
bible (Tanakh), and some consideration of its socio-historical
context, the focus of the course will be literary analysis of
selected texts. Readings will include a number of recent studies of
the characteristics and conventions of biblical narrative modes, as
well as selections from a variety of early modern and recent
English translations. This course fulfills the English department
requirement for a course in literature prior to 1700. Prerequisite:
two courses in English or other literature, or consent of the
instructor. Conference. Cross-listed as Religion 257. Not offered
2005-06.
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