And God Said What?: An Introduction to Biblical Literacy Forms for Bible Lovers
Margaret Nutting Ralph
255 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 0809127806
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Language: English
Publish: January 1, 1986
This revised edition of the best selling And God Said What? introduces readers to the importance of understanding the various literary forms that appear in myth, legend, debate, fiction, Gospel, parable, allegory, letter and apocalypse. Each genre is clearly defined, and the importance of understanding genre in order to find meaning is explored in relation to many well-known biblical Samson, Lot’s wife, Jonah, puzzling parables, 666, and many more. Written by an experienced teacher who has listened carefully to her students’ questions, this book is an invaluable help to those who want to understand the revelation contained in the old and new covenants. This revised edition –an additional 100 pages.–includes Psalms, the infancy narratives and miracle stories.–continues the author’s engaging, accessible style.