Myth and Structure (original) (raw)

Abstract

Joseph Campbell's theory of the monomyth and rabbinic stories.

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  1. Campbell's monomyth framework applies to both biblical and rabbinic narratives.
  2. Biblical stories, like Joseph's, reflect structured mythic patterns despite attempts at demythologization.
  3. Rabbis creatively integrated mythic elements into biblical texts, enriching the narrative.
  4. The text critiques the modern essentialist view of myths as a universal schema.
  5. Myths are complex and resist simplistic categorizations, challenging the monomyth concept.

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