Norman W. Jones (Book order)

Norman W. Jones Book order

Norman Jones's writings illuminate the explosive and illuminating intersections of literature, history, sex, and faith, fueled by a lifelong love affair with stories and ideas. He shares this passion not only in the classroom but also through his books and essays, exploring the profound connections that have captivated him since his youth. Educated at prestigious institutions, his work delves into the rich dialogues between these complex subjects. Jones is dedicated to sharing his intellectual curiosity and insights with a wider audience.

The Bible and Literature: The Basics

180 pages
7 hours of reading

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The Bible and Literature: The Basics provides an interpretive framework for understanding the significance of biblical allusions in literature-even for readers who have little prior knowledge of the Bible. In doing so, it surveys the Bible's influence on a broad range of English, American, and other Anglophone literatures from a variety of historical periods. It also: offers a "greatest hits" tour of the Bible focuses as much on 20th- and 21st-century literatures as on earlier periods addresses the Bible's relevance to contemporary issues in literary criticism such as poststructuralist, postcolonial, feminist, queer, and narrative theories includes discussion questions for each chapter and annotated suggestions for further reading This book explains why readers need a basic knowledge of the Bible in order to understand and appreciate key aspects of Anglophone literary traditions.