The New Testament and Literature: A Guide to Literary PatternsOpen Court, 2006 - 394 pagine The New Testament is perhaps the most influential book in the world from both an intellectual and literary standpoint. Still, few readers understand how to read the New Testament as a piece of literature. The New Testament and Literature acts as a guide, focusing on the underlying patterns that combine ideas with literary devices. The book identifies the literary formulas in the New Testament and shows how these elements have shaped English and American literature. |
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Pagina 169
... never married . " But why do you tell me ? " Helen asked desperately . " Because I'm so tired of lying . Tired of ... never truth- ful , even as a girl . But it isn't worthy of him . So — so I — I had to tell you . I can't keep it up any ...
... never married . " But why do you tell me ? " Helen asked desperately . " Because I'm so tired of lying . Tired of ... never truth- ful , even as a girl . But it isn't worthy of him . So — so I — I had to tell you . I can't keep it up any ...
Pagina 173
... never see his son again , there may have been a special significance in Jesus's statement about taking up the cross . It converts a “ daily ” round of suffering into a journey with the significance of discipleship . The Dream of the ...
... never see his son again , there may have been a special significance in Jesus's statement about taking up the cross . It converts a “ daily ” round of suffering into a journey with the significance of discipleship . The Dream of the ...
Pagina 230
... never be discovered , never be recognized . He would be hidden in the pattern of his own creation . He might be a " cause , " but he could never be a " friend . ” Looking for an image that can represent the problem plainly , she finds ...
... never be discovered , never be recognized . He would be hidden in the pattern of his own creation . He might be a " cause , " but he could never be a " friend . ” Looking for an image that can represent the problem plainly , she finds ...
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The Art of Revelation | 136 |
Early and Late | 157 |
Revive Us Again | 175 |
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