{"product_id":"9780567543158","title":"A Narratological Reading of 1 Peter","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Narratological Reading of 1 Peter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Abson Prédestin Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmploying a narratological approach Abson Joseph links the structure of 1  Peter with God's actions on behalf of Israel. Using a three-layered  distinction of narrative – fabula ('raw material'), story, and text –  Joseph studies the text of 1 Peter and shows the presence of a fabula  that comprises four main elements: election, suffering, steadfastness,  and vindication. Joseph asserts that this fabula is common to the  experiences of Israel, Jesus, and the epistle's audience and thus shapes  the narrative substructure of the epistle and constitutes the lens  through which the author urges his audience to make sense of its  situation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoseph argues the author of 1 Peter urges the  audience to view suffering only as a temporary experience that befalls  the elect. Suffering is to be met with faithful response for God  vindicates the righteous sufferer. The narrative substructure provides  evidence of God's vindication of righteous sufferers, serves as basis  for the author's exhortations to the audience, and substantiates his  claims about God's ability to vindicate those who remain steadfast in  the face of suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780567543158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"T\u0026T Clark","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40621726662862,"sku":"9780567543158","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_e31f1633-99de-45cd-85a7-65dbaddbb086.jpg?v=1638494763","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780567543158","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}