Song and Story in Biblical Narrative: The History of a Literary Convention in Ancient Israel

Abstract

Preface Abbreviations 1. Moving Between Prose and Poetry 2. A Chorus of Approving Voices 3. Swan Song 4. Sing to the Lord a New Song 5. Play It Again, Sam 6. A Biblical Fugue Appendix A: The Narrative Role of DavidOs Lament Appendix B: The Songs of Israel and the Song of the Angels Notes