Narrative analysis of the biblical text in the context of traditional Orthodox exegesis

Abstract

In this article, the author examines the narrative method in biblical studi es in the context of the use of this approach in modern humanities and patristic exegesis. It is indicated that domestic biblical studies are poorly acquainted with foreign narrative criticism. At the same time, the author emphasizes the relevance of mastering the narrative method in Russian church science. The article characterizes the narrative method in modern humanities and shows the origins of narrative criticism of the Bible. The author systematized the main methodological principles of narrative analysis in relation to the analysis of the biblical text. The main part of the publication is a comparative analysis of the narrative approach and the patristic model of attitude to the Holy Scriptures. At the end of the article, it is concluded that the narrative method and the Orthodox tradition equally perceive the Bible as a real and relevant event.

Keywords

• biblical studies
• narrative analysis
• exegesis
• hermeneutics
• historical criticism
• literary criticism