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The Art of Biblical poetry

Investigates the mode and effect of Hebrew poetry in the Bible. This title presents three major concepts in biblical poetry (parallelism; narrative vs delineation; and, intensification), delving into an illuminating textual analysis using many examples from the Bible. Full description

Main Author: Alter, Robert.
Published: New York : Basic Books, 2011
Subjects:
BIBLE.O.T. - VERSIONS, HEBREW - STYLE.
HEBREW POETRY, BIBLICAL.
Online Access: Full text - Book opens in EBSCOhost
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Summary: Investigates the mode and effect of Hebrew poetry in the Bible. This title presents three major concepts in biblical poetry (parallelism; narrative vs delineation; and, intensification), delving into an illuminating textual analysis using many examples from the Bible.
Item Description: Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
Physical Description: eBook
ISBN: 9780465022564

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