{"product_id":"the-art-of-narrative-analogy-identifying-and-interpreting-parallel-passages-in-the-bible-9781540967497","title":"The Art of Narrative Analogy: Identifying and Interpreting Parallel Passages in the Bible","description":"In \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Narrative Analogy\u003c\/i\u003e, Seth Postell offers a literary approach for understanding the relationship between the two Testaments, and between various biblical narratives, that is more sensitive to the verbal meaning of the Old Testament than popular typological approaches. He argues that narrative analogy--the deliberate paralleling of characters, events, and themes across biblical texts--provides a more exegetically responsible and theologically fruitful method for understanding the Bible's unity and depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on extensive examples from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, Postell reveals how scriptural authors employ parallels to illuminate theological truths and deepen narrative coherence. From the connections between Rahab and Lot to the analogies between Jonah and the calming of the storm in Mark's Gospel, he shows how these parallels invite readers into the Bible's grand theological narrative. Postell also integrates illustrations from modern storytelling, such as \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, to demonstrate how analogy shapes meaning in both ancient and contemporary contexts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePostell offers clear criteria for identifying narrative analogies, and practical guidance for interpreting them, making this volume an indispensable resource for students, pastors, and church leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Seth D. Postell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baker Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781540967497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeth D. Postell \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, Gateway Seminary) is the academic dean of Israel College of the Bible (ONE FOR ISRAEL Bible College) in Netanya, Israel. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eAdam as Israel\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWith All Your Mind and Heart: Daily Devotions on the Wonderful Word of God, Volume 1\u003c\/i\u003e. He has contributed essays to several academic volumes and translated the book of Genesis for the Tree of Life version of the Bible.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Seth D. Postell \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47430150095005,"sku":"9781540967497","price":42.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_3f786533-e58a-454c-b649-35da517b2af6.jpg?v=1763764583","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-art-of-narrative-analogy-identifying-and-interpreting-parallel-passages-in-the-bible-9781540967497","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}