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Insights from performance criticism / Peter S. Perry.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Perry, Peter S., 1971- author.
- Series:
- Reading the Bible in the 21st century, insights series.
- Reading the Bible in the 21st century, insights
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Bible.
- Bible. Gospels--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Bible. Gospels.
- Storytelling--Religious aspects.
- Storytelling.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 193 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2016]
- Summary:
- In this volume, Peter S. Perry describes what performance criticism is and shows its application to biblical studies and theology. He draws on the best thinkers and practitioners in this field as well as his own experience to snow how performance criticism can open up the meaning of and appreciation for biblical texts. In addition, Perry presents challenges for the future of performance criticism and its role in biblical interpretation generally. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- The performed text
- What is biblical performance criticism?
- Performing Habakkuk
- Performing Revelation
- Ten insights from performance criticism
- Conclusions, challenges, and considerations
- Appendix A: A translation of Habakkuk for performance
- Appendix B: A translation of Revelation 17-19 for performance.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-193).
- ISBN:
- 1506400167
- 9781506400167
- OCLC:
- 951227309
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