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100 1 _aShutter, Marion D.
_q(Marion Daniel),
_d1853-1939
245 1 0 _aWit and Humor of the Bible: A Literary Study
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-04-27
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project and from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Wit and Humor of the Bible: A Literary Study" by Marion D. Shutter is a literary analysis written in the late 19th century. This work explores the presence and significance of wit and humor within biblical texts, challenging the perception that the Bible is solely a source of solemnity and gravity. The author aims to illuminate this often-overlooked aspect, asserting that humor in the Bible serves to enhance its messages and provide deeper insights into its characters and teachings. The opening portion introduces the author's intentions and rationale for examining the literary qualities of the Scriptures, particularly through the lens of humor. Shutter reflects on how, throughout history, biblical writings have been treated with utmost reverence, often overlooking their creative elements. He outlines his belief that humor is an essential and legitimate element of literature that exists alongside serious themes, intending to awaken interest in the lighter aspects of biblical narratives. The preface and introductory sections set the stage for a deeper exploration of various biblical examples, asserting that humor can coexist with profound messages and moral teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBible as literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39546
999 _c80385
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