Form Criticism of the Old Testament
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Form Criticism of the Old Testament
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.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800601775
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 96
- Publication Date September 1, 1971
Table of Contents
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
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