And God Said What?: An Introduction to Biblical Literary Forms

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Paulist Press, 2003 - Religion - 307 pages
"And God Said What? introduces the reader to the importance of understanding the various literary forms that appears in Scripture: myth, legend, debate, fiction, Gospel, parable, allegory, letters, and revelations. This revised edition also includes psalms, the infancy narratives, and miracle stories. Each genre is clearly defined, and the importance of understanding the characteristics of each form to find meaning is explored in relation to many well-known biblical passages: "Samson," "Lot's wife," "Jonah," "puzzling parables," "666," and many more."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
 

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What Is the Bible?
11
Myth
29
Legend
54
Debate
84
Fiction
106
Songs
123
What Is a Gospel?
151
Infancy Narratives
171
Miracle Stories
193
Parables
211
Allegory
234
Letters
262
Revelation
284
Conclusion
304
Selected and Annotated Bibliography of Bible Study Aids for the Beginner
305
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