BASIC ELEMENTS OF NARRATOLOGICAL ANALYSIS IN THE HEBREW BOOK OF ESTER Cover Image

ANSÄTZE DER NARRATIVEN ANALYSE IM HEBRÄISCHEN ESTERBUCH
BASIC ELEMENTS OF NARRATOLOGICAL ANALYSIS IN THE HEBREW BOOK OF ESTER

Author(s): Petr Chalupa
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Old Testament; Book of Ester; Exegesis; Narratology

Summary/Abstract: The Hebrew text of the biblical book of Ester narrates a lot of events. Recent narratology (G. Genette, S. Rimmon-Kenan) takes notice of the time manifestations, the point of view, and the plot of narration (which can be graphically represented). This methodology was applied on the narration in the above-mentioned Old Testament book. Two main story lines can be distinguished in the book of Ester (searching for a new queen and confirming a high position in the Persian kingdom). They are connected with an important episode (Mordecai saves the life of the king).

  • Issue Year: 2007
  • Issue No: 08
  • Page Range: 35-48
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: German