The New Testament and Literature: A Guide to Literary PatternsThe New Testament is perhaps the most influential book in the world from both an intellectual and literary standpoint. Still, few readers understand how to read the New Testament as a piece of literature. The New Testament and Literature acts as a guide, focusing on the underlying patterns that combine ideas with literary devices. The book identifies the literary formulas in the New Testament and shows how these elements have shaped English and American literature. |
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Page 164
... Helen had always been . " More important , he is dearly loved by Helen , whom he calls , in their private moments , " Mummy . " Then the First World War begins , and Michael is killed , as millions of other young men were killed , in ...
... Helen had always been . " More important , he is dearly loved by Helen , whom he calls , in their private moments , " Mummy . " Then the First World War begins , and Michael is killed , as millions of other young men were killed , in ...
Page 168
... Helen Turrell is also looking for a cross , the cross on Michael's grave ; and in finding it she also finds , at the end of her journey , the visible evidence of Christ on earth . By associating Helen with Helena , Kipling subtly ...
... Helen Turrell is also looking for a cross , the cross on Michael's grave ; and in finding it she also finds , at the end of her journey , the visible evidence of Christ on earth . By associating Helen with Helena , Kipling subtly ...
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... Helen could not speak , the woman went out ; but it was a long while before Helen was able to sleep . Helen has the kind of heart that tries to help ; Mrs. Scarsworth has the kind of heart that not only rejects help but refuses to ...
... Helen could not speak , the woman went out ; but it was a long while before Helen was able to sleep . Helen has the kind of heart that tries to help ; Mrs. Scarsworth has the kind of heart that not only rejects help but refuses to ...
Contents
The Art of Revelation | 136 |
Early and Late | 157 |
Revive Us Again | 175 |
Copyright | |
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