Insights from performance criticism /
Perry, Peter S., 1971-
Insights from performance criticism / Peter S. Perry. - xii, 193 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. - Reading the Bible in the 21st century, insights. . - Reading the Bible in the 21st century, insights series. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-193).
The performed text -- What is biblical performance criticism? -- Performing Habakkuk -- Performing Revelation -- Ten insights from performance criticism -- Conclusions, challenges, and considerations -- Appendix A: A translation of Habakkuk for performance -- Appendix B: A translation of Revelation 17-19 for performance.
In this volume, Peter S. Perry describes what performance criticism is and shows its application to biblical studies and theology. He draws on the best thinkers and practitioners in this field as well as his own experience to show how performance criticism can open up the meaning of and appreciation for biblical texts. In addition, Perry presents challenges for the future of performance criticism and its role in biblical interpretation generally.- back of book.
1506400167 9781506400167
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Habakkuk--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Revelation, XVII-XIX--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Gospels--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Storytelling--Religious aspects.
BS511.3 .P47 2016 / 19213
Insights from performance criticism / Peter S. Perry. - xii, 193 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. - Reading the Bible in the 21st century, insights. . - Reading the Bible in the 21st century, insights series. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-193).
The performed text -- What is biblical performance criticism? -- Performing Habakkuk -- Performing Revelation -- Ten insights from performance criticism -- Conclusions, challenges, and considerations -- Appendix A: A translation of Habakkuk for performance -- Appendix B: A translation of Revelation 17-19 for performance.
In this volume, Peter S. Perry describes what performance criticism is and shows its application to biblical studies and theology. He draws on the best thinkers and practitioners in this field as well as his own experience to show how performance criticism can open up the meaning of and appreciation for biblical texts. In addition, Perry presents challenges for the future of performance criticism and its role in biblical interpretation generally.- back of book.
1506400167 9781506400167
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Habakkuk--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Revelation, XVII-XIX--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Gospels--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Storytelling--Religious aspects.
BS511.3 .P47 2016 / 19213