OnScript Gary Schnittjer – Torah Story
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May 3, 2023 Gary Schnittjer discusses the second edition of his book 'Torah Story and Apprenticeship on the Pentateuch', the significance of Torah as a story, the extended echo effect in the Bible, misunderstandings of the book of Leviticus, dealing with apparent favoritism and the concept of apprenticeship on the Pentateuch, and the classification dilemma of the book of Daniel.
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Torah as Narrative Story
- Torah should be read as a story, even books like Leviticus that are law-heavy.
- The narrative context is crucial to understanding the purpose of the laws and God's instructions.
Extended Echo Effect in Pentateuch
- The Pentateuch uses extended echo effect, repeating patterns and themes spaced apart to reinforce meaning.
- Examples include flood narratives and travel accounts in Numbers that echo earlier stories, enriching interpretation.
Difference: Extended Echo vs Typology
- Extended echo effect differs from typology by lacking prophetic expectation.
- Typology is forward-looking and prophetic, while extended echo effect is a literary device within a text or series.