Narration and discourse in the Book of Genesis

Abstract

Preface Part I. A Functional Theory of Narrative: 1. Toward a functional theory of narrative 2. The functions of the sign 3. A functional definition of narrative 4. A typology of narrative functions and modes 5. The three functional narrative types Part II. The Structure of the Genesis Narrative: 6. The divine Voice and the narrative functions 7. The micro-dialogue as the matrix of the Genesis narrative Part III. Analysis of Genesis Narratives: 8. 'Who told you that you were naked?' 9. 'Where is your brother?' Excursus on sacrifice in religion and literature 10. The central micro-dialogue 11. 'Why did you say, 'She is my sister'?' 12. 'Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?' 13. 'Who then is he who was hunting game ... before you came?' 14. 'Where do you come from?' Notes Bibliography Index - authors and topics Index - Biblical references.

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