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A guide to the literary aspects of the Bible, this book surveys such biblical forms as narrative, poetry, proverb, gospel, parable, and epistle. It also discusses the literary unity of the Bible.

Table of Contents
Contents Preface 1. Is the Bible Literature? 2. The Stories of the Bible 3. Types of Biblical Stories 4. The Poetry of the Bible 5. Types of Biblical Poetry 6. The Proverb as a Literary Form 7. The Gospels 8. Parables 9. The Epistles 10. Satire 11. Visionary Literature 12. The Literary Unity of the Bible Appendix: The Allegorical Nature of the Parables Index of Persons Index of Subjects

How to Read the Bible as Literature

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      Publisher: Zondervan
      Publication Date: 21/12/1984
      ISBN13: 9780310390213, 978-0310390213
      ISBN10: 0310390214
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      Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A guide to the literary aspects of the Bible, this book surveys such biblical forms as narrative, poetry, proverb, gospel, parable, and epistle. It also discusses the literary unity of the Bible.

      Table of Contents
      Contents Preface 1. Is the Bible Literature? 2. The Stories of the Bible 3. Types of Biblical Stories 4. The Poetry of the Bible 5. Types of Biblical Poetry 6. The Proverb as a Literary Form 7. The Gospels 8. Parables 9. The Epistles 10. Satire 11. Visionary Literature 12. The Literary Unity of the Bible Appendix: The Allegorical Nature of the Parables Index of Persons Index of Subjects

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