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 ...
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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.
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Good+ Removeable nameplate inside-some highlighting throughout the book of key passages-book itself is still in G+ condition-using examples from our own speech patterns, the quthor illustrates how we can recognize various categories of literature. The O.T. contains genres from every facet of life, from elevated lyric poetry to ceremonial rites to drinking songs. Form Criticism is an essential and exciting tool for all who want to u nderstand the texts and life of ancient Israel. 84 pp. pp. 84.
