Writing Styles of the Bible Review

In order to interpret Scripture correctly, readers must take into account all of the following EXCEPT THIS?

• what the human authors truly wanted to affirm

• what God wanted to reveal to us through the human authors words

• what time of day the scripture was written

In order to discover the sacred authors' intention, the reader must take into account all of the following EXCEPT THIS?

• the conditions of their time and culture

• the literary genres in use at that time

• the foods prepared for each meal

• the modes of feeling, speaking, and narrating then current

Which writing style tells a story in a straightforward way, recounting some event or story of an important person in Israel's history?

• Prophecy

• Wisdom

• Genealogy

• Narrative

Which writing style communicates how best to love God and each other, helping free us from sin and direct us toward God?

• Narrative

• Law

• Parable

• Apocalyptic

Which writing style foretold the consequences of actions of the Israelites and called them to repentance and right worship of God, these continue to ward us today and tell of the fulfillment of God's promises?

• Prophecy

• Poetry

• Epistle

• Parable

Which writing style uses metaphorical and artistic language to communicate basic truths about God and human nature?

• Epistle

• Poetry

• Parable

• Apocalyptic

Which literary style comments on the human condition using learned, quotable sayings?

• Law

• Narrative

• Genealogy

• Wisdom/Proverbs

Which writing style was often used by Jesus to teach His disciples, using short stories that communicate layers of truth?

• Epistle

• Prophecy

• Parable

• Genealogy

Which writing style records family ancestries and reveals important family connections between individuals in the Bible?

• Genealogy

• Wisdom/Proverbs

• Epistle

• Narrative

Which writing style includes letters written by St. Paul and other Apostles to early Christians encouraging them in their faith, offering advice and teachings, which often still apply to us today?

• Parable

• Apocalyptic

• Epistle

• Prophecy