{"title":"Norman W. Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorman W. Jones offers insightful works that bridge the realms of religion and literature, inviting readers to explore the profound connections between sacred texts and literary tradition. His writing is characterised by clear analysis and thoughtful reflection, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e will find Jones's books both informative and engaging, providing a solid foundation for understanding how biblical themes have shaped literary expression across centuries. His scholarship enriches appreciation for both scripture and the written word.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bible-and-literature-the-basics-by-norman-w-jones-9780415738842","title":"The Bible and Literature: The Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bible and Literature: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e provides an interpretive framework for understanding the significance of biblical allusions in literature—even for readers who have little prior knowledge of the Bible. In doing so, it surveys the Bible’s influence on a broad range of English, American, and other Anglophone literatures from a variety of historical periods. It also:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eoffers a \"greatest hits\" tour of the Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003efocuses as much on 20th- and 21st-century literatures as on earlier periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eaddresses the Bible’s relevance to contemporary issues in literary criticism such as poststructuralist, postcolonial, feminist, queer, and narrative theories\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eincludes discussion questions for each chapter and annotated suggestions for further reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explains why readers need a basic knowledge of the Bible in order to understand and appreciate key aspects of Anglophone literary traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607900274924,"sku":"9780415738842","price":235.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415738842-the-bible-and-literature-the-basics.jpg?v=1778178617"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/norman-w-jones.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}