Narratologiese ondersoek na Daniël 1: God beloon getrouheid
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Date
2003
Authors
Nel, M.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
English: The hypothesis of this article is that a narratological analysis of Daniel 1 may be useful
in understanding it. Daniel 1 is a narrative without historical foundation and
should be read and interpreted as literature. Whereas the tales in the Daniel book
pretend to be about historical figures, they are literary tales that encourage people
in a historical crisis situation. In the narratological synthesis the following elements
are investigated in terms of their contribution to the tale: the narrator and his/her
theological outlook; the temporal, spatial and social settings of the tale; the characters
in the tale, and the plot which is a plot within a plot. The narratological discussion
implies that Daniel 1 conveys the message: God is in control of what is happening
with His people. His reign is sovereign. He is where His children are. His
children are there because He put them there. His people have the responsibility to
serve and honour Him even in the strange country of exile. He uses them in that
country. and He blesses them there. He is the great God.
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Keywords
Old Testament exegesis, Daniel 1, Narratology
Citation
Nel, M. (2003). Narratologiese ondersoek na Daniël 1: God beloon getrouheid. Acta Theologica, 23(1), 115-134.