The Eclipse of Biblical Narrative
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Hans Frei's "The Eclipse of Biblical Narrative" is a seminal work in biblical studies that challenges traditional historical-critical approaches to the Bible.
Frei argues that the Bible should be understood as a collection of narratives with their own internal logic and coherence, rather than as a historical document to be analyzed for factual accuracy.
He critiques the tendency to impose modern historical categories onto the biblical text, emphasizing the importance of understanding the text on its own terms.
Frei's work has had a profound influence on biblical scholarship, encouraging a more nuanced and literary approach to interpreting the Bible.
His insights continue to shape discussions about the nature of biblical narrative and its relationship to history.
Frei argues that the Bible should be understood as a collection of narratives with their own internal logic and coherence, rather than as a historical document to be analyzed for factual accuracy.
He critiques the tendency to impose modern historical categories onto the biblical text, emphasizing the importance of understanding the text on its own terms.
Frei's work has had a profound influence on biblical scholarship, encouraging a more nuanced and literary approach to interpreting the Bible.
His insights continue to shape discussions about the nature of biblical narrative and its relationship to history.
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