Art and meaning : rhetoric in Biblical literature / edited by David J.A. Clines, David M. Gunn and Alan J. Hauser. - Sheffield, UK : JSOT Press, 1982. - 266 p. : pbk ; 21.5 cm. - Journal for the study of the Old Testament. 19. 0309-0787 ; .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

A methodological setting for rhetorical criticism / Martin Kessler --
Genesis 2-3: the theme of intimacy and alienation / Alan Jon Hauser --
The structure of Exodus 1:1-14 / Charles Isbell --
A plague on both our houses: form- and rhetorical- critical observations on Exodus 7-11 / Ann M. Vater --
The hardening of Pharaoh's heart: plot, character and theology in Exodus 1-14 / David M. Gunn --
Humility and honor: a Moses legend in Numbers 12 / George W. Coats --
Whom will he teach knowledge: A literary approach to Isaiah 28 / J. Cheryl Exum --
The contribution of rhetorical criticism to understanding Isaiah 51:1-16 / J. Kenneth Kuntz --
Why have you abandoned me? A rhetorical study of Psalm 22 / John S. Kselman --
The arguments of Job's three friends / David J.A. Clines --
The literary structure of Luke 1-2 / Charles Thomas Davis --
Pattern in the fourth Gospel / Edwin C. Webster.

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