then see how what you’ve learned in these previous weeks can give you insights that are normally lost in translation. There are three principles to keep in mind when studying Hebrew narrative. First, all narrative has three basic elements: setting, characterization, and plot. Second, the player behind the scenes is the narrator. He is the one describing the setting and characters and relating the story. We want to observe what the narrator is trying to make visible to our mind’s eye. Third, one task