For the last two centuries biblical interpretation has been guided by perspectives that have largely ignored the oral context in which the gospels took shape. Only recently have scholars begun to explore how ancient media inform the interpretive process and an understanding of the Bible. This collection of essays, by authors who recognize that the Jesus tradition was a story heard and performed, seeks to reevaluate the constituent elements of narrative, including characters, structure, narrator, time, and intertextuality. In dialogue with traditional literary approaches, these essays demonstrate that an appreciation of performance yields fresh insights distinguishable in many respects from results of literary or narrative readings of the gospels.

About the Author
Kelly R. Iverson is Associate Professor of New Testament at Baylor University. He is the author of 'Gentiles in the Gospel of Mark' (2007), and coeditor of 'Mark as Story' (2011) and 'Unity and Diversity in the Gospels and Paul' (2012).

Reviews
"This is a strong collection of essays, showcasing the great range of insights of which performance criticism is capable." -Clement Grene, Reviews in Religion and Theology, Vol. 23 Iss. 2, April 2016



Book Information
ISBN 9780718893989
Author Kelly R. Iverson
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Lutterworth Press
Publisher James Clarke & Co Ltd
Weight(grams) 361g