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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 26 MIN

Literary Forms: Is the Bible History or Myth?

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Since the Bible sometimes uses symbolic language, how can we know that Jesus' resurrection literally took place? Today, R.C. Sproul explains how a clear study of Scripture's literary forms upholds the Bible's historical reliability. With your donation of any amount, get a 12-month subscription to Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine of Ligonier Ministries. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Knowing Scripture and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4518/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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