Bible Writings

tells a story in a straight forward way, recounting some event or story of an important person in Israel's history

• Poetry

• prable

• narrative

• epistle/letter

mostly contained in the first five books of the bible, called the Pentateuch, are writings that best communicate how to love God and each other. The ______ is necessary to free us from sin and direct us toward the ultimate goodness.

• Poetry

• law

• narrative

• epistle/letter

The _________writing of the Bible use metaphorical and artist language to communicate basic truths about God and human nature. Although they do not typically rhyme, they follow a certain rhythm and meter and employ characteristic.

• Poetry

• law

• narrative

• epistle/letter

The ______ are _________written by St. Paul and other apostles to early Christian communities and individuals to encourage them in their faith. They offer advice and teaching to their recipients that often apply to our situations today.

• Poetry

• law

• narrative

• epistle/letter

_________record family ancestries and reveal important family connections between individuals in the Bible.

• Poetry

• parable

• genealogy

• apocalyptic

The ________writings of the Bible foretold the consequences of the current course of action of the people of Israel and called them to repentance and right worship of God.

• Prophecy

• parable

• genealogy

• apocalyptic

_________literature comments on the human condition using learned, quotable sayings. These often offer advice for a wide range of topics and situations.

• Prophecy

• parable

• wisdom/proverb

• apocalyptic

_________are short stories that communicate layers of truth. Jesus often used __________to teach his Disciples.

• Prophecy

• parable

• wisdom/proverb

• apocalyptic

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

• Prophecy

• parable

• wisdom/proverb

• apocalyptic