Reading 'Bel and the Dragon' as narrative : a comparison between the Old Greek and Theodotion
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Van der Bergh, Ronald Henry
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Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria
Abstract
Narrative theory, especially as it pertains to biblical narrative, is in a nebulous state. This article points out the enduring importance of narrative criticism for biblical narrative by way of a comparison between the two extant versions of the ancient narrative of Bel and the Dragon. By using an eclectic model of narrative theory, three traditional focal points of narratology (time, character and space) are compared. In
comparing these aspects of the two versions, certain emphases of each come to light, clearly showing the benefits of reading biblical narrative as narrative.
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Biblical narratological studies, Ancient narratives
Sustainable Development Goals
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Van der Bergh, RH 2009, 'Reading 'Bel and the Dragon' as narrative : a comparison between the Old Greek and Theodotion', Acta Patristica et Byzantina, vol. 20, pp. 310–323. [http://journals.sabinet.co.za/ej/ejour_patris.html]