# Elements of Biblical Narrative - Analysis of the Red Sea Story

- By: Harry Hagan
- Publisher: Archabbey of St. Meinrad in Indiana
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This brief introduction (12,000 words) surveys the basic elements of narrative found in the Bible and uses the Red Sea Story (Exod 13:17–14:31) for its examples. The monograph concludes with an analysis of that story to show how the pieces work together to create the power of narrative.