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An analysis of 1 Samuel 28:3-25, showing how film theory can bring insight to our understanding of the structure and significance of biblical narrative.
This book offers a synchronic exegesis of Saul's night visit to the witch of En-Dor (1 Sam 28:3-25), focussing on the web of repetitions of visual elements, of symbols, of sounds, of entire scenes, and of keywords.
Kent shows how an artistry of repetition and non-repetition helps to build characterization, plot, and structure, as well as prophetic fulfilments, foreshadowing, and inter-textual warnings. In his argument Kent draws on theory from the study of narrative film and other areas of criticism to devise new tools for the practice of biblical exegesis. With new techniques, new questions arise that promise to keep the Hebrew Bible at the centre of contemporary theological study.
This book offers a synchronic exegesis of Saul's night visit to the witch of En-Dor (1 Sam 28:3-25), focussing on the web of repetitions of visual elements, of symbols, of sounds, of entire scenes, and of keywords.
Kent shows how an artistry of repetition and non-repetition helps to build characterization, plot, and structure, as well as prophetic fulfilments, foreshadowing, and inter-textual warnings. In his argument Kent draws on theory from the study of narrative film and other areas of criticism to devise new tools for the practice of biblical exegesis. With new techniques, new questions arise that promise to keep the Hebrew Bible at the centre of contemporary theological study.
Price: $36.95
Pages: 268
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
26 April 2012
Trim Size: 9.02 X 6.02 in
ISBN: 9780718892715
Format: Paperback
[T]his book is an important contribution to Old Testament studies. As an Old Testament scholar with an interest in narrative, and also a film maker, Grenville Kent is well qualified to explore the interface between these disciplines and to show the fruitfulness of bringing them together.
— David Firth, Series Editor, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Drawing from the author's professional and academic expertise, this work offers a rigorous understanding of narrative film studies within Biblical Studies and related theological disciplines. With more and more publications seeking to make use of some form of film appreciation as part of their narrative reflection on theology, this contribution is timely and important and will form an important text for narrative critical studies of both Old and New Testament.
— Revd Dr Peter Phillips, St John's College, University of Durham
...this text is a valuable contribution to Samuel scholarship. It centers not only on the woman of Endor, but equally on the roles and characterization of Samuel and Saul. It may be focussed on just one chapter but the observations made have corollaries for the reader's understanding of 1 Samuel as a whole. Its use of Hebrew means that it will benefit most an academic audience of tutors and their under/postgraduate students. However, a lay audience will also find the book largely accessible.
— Deryn Guest
Kent has provided a thoroughly researched study on the use of repetition in biblical narrative and clearly shown that a greater appreciation of repetition in literary theory and filmic studies can offer substantial insights for the biblical interpreter.
— Benjamin J.M. Johnson, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
— David Firth, Series Editor, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Drawing from the author's professional and academic expertise, this work offers a rigorous understanding of narrative film studies within Biblical Studies and related theological disciplines. With more and more publications seeking to make use of some form of film appreciation as part of their narrative reflection on theology, this contribution is timely and important and will form an important text for narrative critical studies of both Old and New Testament.
— Revd Dr Peter Phillips, St John's College, University of Durham
...this text is a valuable contribution to Samuel scholarship. It centers not only on the woman of Endor, but equally on the roles and characterization of Samuel and Saul. It may be focussed on just one chapter but the observations made have corollaries for the reader's understanding of 1 Samuel as a whole. Its use of Hebrew means that it will benefit most an academic audience of tutors and their under/postgraduate students. However, a lay audience will also find the book largely accessible.
— Deryn Guest
Kent has provided a thoroughly researched study on the use of repetition in biblical narrative and clearly shown that a greater appreciation of repetition in literary theory and filmic studies can offer substantial insights for the biblical interpreter.
— Benjamin J.M. Johnson, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
Foreword by David G. Firth
Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 Repetition in Biblical Narrative
3 Repetition in Literary Theory
4 Forms and Effects of Repetition in Film Theory
5 1 Samuel 28 in Biblical Studies Research
6 Exegesis of 1 Samuel 28
7 Conclusion
Bibliography
Author Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 Repetition in Biblical Narrative
3 Repetition in Literary Theory
4 Forms and Effects of Repetition in Film Theory
5 1 Samuel 28 in Biblical Studies Research
6 Exegesis of 1 Samuel 28
7 Conclusion
Bibliography
Author Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index