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A Narratological Reading of 1 Peter

A Narratological Reading of 1 Peter Religion & Esotericism

A Narratological Reading of 1 Peter

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Employing a narratological approach Abson Joseph links the structure of 1 Peter with God's actions on behalf of Israel. Using a three-layered distinction of narrative - fabula ('raw material'), story, and text - Joseph studies the text of 1 Peter and shows the presence of a fabula that comprises four main elements: election, suffering, steadfastness, and vindication. Joseph asserts that this fabula is common to the experiences of Israel, Jesus, and the epistle's audience and thus shapes the narrative substructure of the epistle and constitutes the lens through which the author urges his audience to make sense of its situation. Joseph argues the author of 1 Peter urges the audience to view suffering only as a temporary experience that befalls the elect. Suffering is to be met with faithful response for God vindicates the righteous sufferer. The narrative substructure provides evidence of God's vindication of righteous sufferers, serves as basis for the author's exhortations to the audience, and substantiates his claims about God's ability to vindicate those who remain steadfast in the face of suffering.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2011-12-15
Publication Date:
2011-12-15
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0567166252
ISBN13:
9780567166258
Weight:
505 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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