Narrative Asides in Luke-Acts
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, New Testament, Study
| Author: | Steven Sheeley | ISBN: | 9780567018694 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing | Publication: | March 1, 1992 |
| Imprint: | Sheffield Academic Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steven Sheeley |
| ISBN: | 9780567018694 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Publication: | March 1, 1992 |
| Imprint: | Sheffield Academic Press |
| Language: | English |
An examination of the literary device of narrative asides, including parenthetical remarks addressed directly to the reader which interrupt the logical progression of the story and establish a relationship between the narrator and the narratee. Narrative asides in Luke-Acts are located, categorized according to their function, and examined within their literary context. With this discussion in mind, the book offers a narrative-critical exploration of the relationship of asides to the plot, narrator, and audience of Luke-Acts.
An examination of the literary device of narrative asides, including parenthetical remarks addressed directly to the reader which interrupt the logical progression of the story and establish a relationship between the narrator and the narratee. Narrative asides in Luke-Acts are located, categorized according to their function, and examined within their literary context. With this discussion in mind, the book offers a narrative-critical exploration of the relationship of asides to the plot, narrator, and audience of Luke-Acts.
