In this extensive and eclectic reconsideration of classical Hebrew poetics, O'Connor evaluates the assumptions that have guided scholars for more than two hundred years. The result is 'a great leap forward in the analysis and interpretation of early Hebrew poetry.' (David Noel Freedman).
Contents:
1. Hebrew Verse Structure
2. The Texts
3. The Shape and Structure of the Line
4. The World-Level Trope of Repetition
5. The World-Level Tropes of Coloration: Binomination, Coordination and Combination
Appendix: The Texts
- Genesis 49. The Testament of Jacob
- Exodus 15. The Song at the Sea
- Numbers 23-24. The Oracles of Balaam
- Deuteronomy 32. The Song of Moses
- Deuteronomy 33. The Testament of Moses
- Judges 5. The Song of Deborah
- 2 Samuel 1. The Lament of David
- Habaqquq 3. The Psalm of Habaqquq
- Zephaniah 1
- Zephaniah 2
- Zephaniah 3
- Psalm 78
- Psalm 106
- Psalm 107
Bibliography
Indexes
The Contours of Biblical Hebrew Verse: An Afterword to Hebrew Verse Structure.
'Take a deep breath and start reading. The effort will be richly rewarded. This is an impressive book [...] that takes a giant leap forward in explaining biblical verse.' - Adele Berlin
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