Writing Styles

Tells a story in straightforward way about an important event or person in history

• Law

• Parable

• Proverbs

• Narrative

This communicates how to best love God and each other

• Law

• Genealogy

• Letter

• Apocalyptic

These writings tell us to turn away from sin and pursue holiness.

• Law

• Poetry

• Prophecy

• Epistle

This communicates basic truths about God and human nature. These do not typically rhyme, but do have a certain rhythm.

• Genelogy

• Parable

• Poetry

• Apocalyptic

These offer advice for a wide range of topics and situations. These are given as quotable sayings.

• Proverbs

• Letter

• Apocalyptic

• Poetry

These are short stories that communicate layers of truth. Jesus often uses these teach his disciples

• Parable

• Letters

• Proverbs

• Narratives

These record family ancestries and reveal important family connections between individuals in the bible

• Genealogy

• Prophecy

• Narrative

• Law

These are written by St. Paul and other Apostle to encourage Christians in their faith. They offer advice and teaching to their recipients that often apply to our situations today.

• Epistle

• Parable

• Law

• Narrative

These writings communicate truths about God and our salvation through visions, often including strange imagery and symbolism.

• Apocalyptic

• Proverbs

• Prophecy

• Narrative