Reading his "Wisdom Books" now, which covers the books of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes.This books is a fascinating introduction to Hebrew idioms and literary devices used in these books, giving further insight into what these books really meant to the people who lived back then. I recommend it. A pleasure to hear him speak. Thanks for posting this, Maxwell Institute!
Wow! Powerful history of his narrative process. I continued to seek understanding of the Hebrew Bible way after seminary school. I am fascinated by the laws and how if follow, family can maintain strong Agape Love, peace and prosperity and years of understanding and happiness. I happen to think that the structural narrative of the Hebrew Bible is based on the following. The Laws are explained and stated in its clearest forms. Then there are narratives that follows (like play writers and actors giving us a visual effect of the laws). For example, in my seminary studies we were told that Genesis 38 was an interpolation. Up to that point in the narrative most of the laws from the family perspective had been addressed except in a few form and fashion. Genesis' 38 Narrative was intended to address Leviticus 18:16, 20: 21 and Duet: 25:5. The Greeks and Romans Bible addressed the same law in Matthew 14:3 and 22:24. From this, we can see this pattern of the narrative played out and enacted between the two brothers Jacob and Esau , The law of a Man marrying a maidservant in Abraham, Sarah and Hagar etc....I will say more but i think we get the pictures. Thanks to the Professor’s exposé on Biblical Narratives. I love It! May God bless his work Mightily!
How I wish I could have been at these lectures. He has provided priceless commentary and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. Thanks for inviting him.
Thanks for watching! It was great to have him visit.
Reading his "Wisdom Books" now, which covers the books of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes.This books is a fascinating introduction to Hebrew idioms and literary devices used in these books, giving further insight into what these books really meant to the people who lived back then. I recommend it. A pleasure to hear him speak. Thanks for posting this, Maxwell Institute!
Thanks for watching! It was a real honor to have Dr. Alter visit.
GOD BLESS ROBERT ALTER
We were glad to have him visit.
Thank you so much for sharing this! What a fantastic lecture.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! Powerful history of his narrative process. I continued to seek understanding of the Hebrew Bible way after seminary school. I am fascinated by the laws and how if follow, family can maintain strong Agape Love, peace and prosperity and years of understanding and happiness. I happen to think that the structural narrative of the Hebrew Bible is based on the following. The Laws are explained and stated in its clearest forms. Then there are narratives that follows (like play writers and actors giving us a visual effect of the laws). For example, in my seminary studies we were told that Genesis 38 was an interpolation. Up to that point in the narrative most of the laws from the family perspective had been addressed except in a few form and fashion. Genesis' 38 Narrative was intended to address Leviticus 18:16, 20: 21 and Duet: 25:5. The Greeks and Romans Bible addressed the same law in Matthew 14:3 and 22:24. From this, we can see this pattern of the narrative played out and enacted between the two brothers Jacob and Esau , The law of a Man marrying a maidservant in Abraham, Sarah and Hagar etc....I will say more but i think we get the pictures.
Thanks to the Professor’s exposé on Biblical Narratives. I love It! May God bless his work Mightily!
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Amazing!
Thanks!