Reading the First Five Books: The Invitation of the Pentateuch's Stories

By: Toombs, Rachel

This book invites readers to rediscover the artistry and transformative power of the narratives of the first five books of the Bible.

Reading the First Five Books highlights key literary techniques like brevity, pacing, characterization, and use of the grotesque, showing how these characteristics shape biblical stories into memorable, complex narratives that reward close reading. This accessible guide unpacks what makes Old Testament...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1540965902
• ISBN13: 9781540965905
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 8.9"