How to Read the Bible as Literature
eBook - ePub

How to Read the Bible as Literature

. . . and Get More Out of It

  1. 208 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

How to Read the Bible as Literature

. . . and Get More Out of It

About this book

Why the Good Book Is a Great Read If you want to rightly understand the Bible, you must begin by recognizing what it is: a composite of literary styles. It is meant to be read, not just interpreted. The Bible’s truths are embedded like jewels in the rich strata of story and poetry, metaphor and proverb, parable and letter, satire and symbolism. Paying attention to the literary form of a passage will help you understand the meaning and truth of that passage. How to Read the Bible as Literature takes you through the various literary forms used by the biblical authors. This book will help you read the Bible with renewed appreciation and excitement and gain a more profound grasp of its truths. Designed for maximum clarity and usefulness, How to Read the Bible as Literature includes * sidebar captions to enhance organization * wide margins ideal for note taking * suggestions for further reading * appendix: "The Allegorical Nature of the Parables" * indexes of persons and subjects

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. 1. Is the Bible Literature?
  8. 2. The Stories of the Bible
  9. 3. Types of Biblical Stories
  10. 4. The Poetry of the Bible
  11. 5. Types of Biblical Poetry
  12. 6. The Proverb As a Literary Form
  13. 7. The Gospels
  14. 8. Parables
  15. 9. The Epistles
  16. 10. Satire
  17. 11. Visionary Literature
  18. 12. The Literary Unity of the Bible
  19. Appendix: The Allegorical Nature of the Parables
  20. Index of Persons
  21. Index of Subjects