One-Off Teaching | How to Read Your Bible (Part 2): Biblical Genres

The Bible was written by 40+ authors over a span of about 1500 years, making it an incredibly diverse (and unique) book! Nonetheless, it tells one unified story, and it does so through the use of multiple literary styles (genres). As modern Bible readers, knowing the type of literature we're encountering can help us in our interpretation of the text. So, join us as we talk through the various types of literature found in the Bible and discuss some tips on how best to approach each type. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Bible was written by 40+ authors over a span of about 1500 years, making it an incredibly diverse (and unique) book! Nonetheless, it tells one unified story, and it does so through the use of multiple literary styles (genres). As modern Bible readers, knowing the type of literature we're encountering can help us in our interpretation of the text. So, join us as we talk through the various types of literature found in the Bible and discuss some tips on how best to approach each type. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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