What Is Narrative Criticism?

by Mark Allan Powell and N.T. Wright

Book Overview

The first nontechnical description of the principles and procedures of narrative criticism. Written for students' and pastors' use in their own exegesis.

With great clarity Powell outlines the principles and procedures that narrative critics follow in exegesis of gospel texts and explains concepts such as "point of view," "narration," "irony," and "symbolism." Chapters are devoted to each of the three principal elements of narrative: events,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800604733
• ISBN13: 9780800604738
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"