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Characters and Characterization in the Book of Samuel
Characters and Characterization in the Book of Samuel
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Characters provide the entry point to the story of the books of Samuel, and the contributors look at the interpretative function of characters in the Samuel stories, as well as issues of textual composition and what profiling of characters within the text can add to theories surrounding this issue. Specific characters are also profiled and studied, such as Hannah, Eli, and Samuel himself. The contributors provide a range of different approaches to characterization, providing a thorough handbook to the characters in Samuel and their roles in the literary make-up of the text.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 344 pages
\n Publication date: 26 August 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Characters play a vital role in the narrative of the Books of Samuel, just as they do in all stories. In this book, the authors explore the extensive research conducted on characters in Samuel and their significance within the text. They examine the interpretative function of characters in the Samuel stories, as well as the challenges of textual composition and the potential insights that character profiling can offer to theories surrounding this issue.
Specific characters are profiled and analyzed in depth. The character of God is explored, with questions raised about whether God is kind to Israel and deserving of praise. Characters like Hannah are analyzed from the perspective of literary type, as well as Eli as priest and Samuel himself as prophet. All the major characters within the books are studied, including David and Jonathan, and chapters also provide information on the roles of the minor characters and their contribution to the text's structure.
The contributors offer a diverse range of approaches to characterization, drawing upon their respective areas of expertise. This book serves as a comprehensive handbook to the characters in Samuel and their roles in the literary composition of the text.
\n Weight: 522g\n
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780567702050\n \n
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