Literary Styles in the Bible

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"Tim: Yeah. Think of it like walking into a bookstore where every aisle has a different kind of literature. There’s history, or poetry, or nonfiction. When you choose an aisle and pick up a book, you’re going to have very different expectations, different things that you’re looking for.

Jon: Right. They’re all literature, but they communicate in really different ways.

Tim: Yes, and so the same thing is true for the Bible. "

Sooo...... Why is it important to know what type of writing you are reading?

• If you don’t pay attention to what style it’s written in, you won't miss out on the brilliance of each book.

• Because If you pay attention to style you will learn so much more from each different book.

• If you pay attention to what style it’s written in, you will miss out on the brilliance of each book.

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What are the 3 types of Literature (writing styles) in the Bible?

• Poetry

• Fiction

• Narrative

• Discourse (persuasive arument)

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Tim: Yes, and this is no accident. ​

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are the most universal form of human communication. Our ​

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are actually hardwired to take in information through story.

Jon: And stories are really enjoyable. Why is that?

Tim: Well stories train us to make ​

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of the seemingly random ​

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that happen in life by taking those events and them putting them in a sequence. And then together you can start to see the ​

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and purpose of it all.

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Good stories always have:

• A happy ending and no character development.
• A character that wants a prince charming, Exploration of scarry woods, NO Conflict and a sad resolution

• A character that wants something, exploration of BIG life Questions, a Conflict and resolution

• A predictable plot and flat characters.

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We should all try to be like the characters in the Bible. ​

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How does learning from deeply flawed bible characters help us?

• It helps us see our own mistakes and inspires personal growth.

• It shows that only perfect people can lead us.
• It teaches us to ignore our mistakes and focus on others.
• It encourages us to judge others harshly for their flaws.

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What are the 3 different types of Biblical Narratives (stories) we will learn about later?

• news articles

• Historical narratives

• Parables

• Biographies

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mainly speak through dense, creative language, linking together images to help us envision the world differently.

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Poems use lots of metaphor to evoke your ​emotions and your ​

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imagination

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sadness

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What kind of thinking does poetry push us away from?

• Logical or analytical thinking
• Creative or imaginative thinking
• Emotional or subjective thinking

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Why does poetry push us away from logical thinking? ​ Because logic doesn't aways work.

• True: sometimes you need more then logic to work through a problem/feeling.

• False: logic is the only thing ones needs to get through life.

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What are the different types of poetry in the Bible?

• Songs

• Wisdoms

• Prophecies

• Biographies

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The last type we are focused on is what?

• Pros Discourse

• Story

• Novel

• Poems

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What is pros Discourse?

• A type of writing that is story telling.

• A type of writing that is poetic.

• A type of writing that is persuasive.

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Where do you find pros Discourse in the Bible? (pick 3)

• cook books

• The Law books.

• Wisdom books

• Letters from the apostles (called epistles)

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Does each book of the Bible only have ONE literary style?

• Yes. They each only have one style from cover to cover.

• No. Each book is a unique mix of styles.

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Can you guess what the next style is we will learn about?