Explore the different literary styles found in the Bible and learn how each uniquely contributes to the overall story of Scripture. We can better understand what the Bible actually is by understanding how it was written.
Highlights how the Bible is one unified story that leads to Jesus.
Introduces the concept that the Bible was designed as “Meditation Literature”.
Teaches that the Bible is a library of various genres—including narrative, poetry, and prose discourse.
Episode 1: What Is the Bible?
Episode 2: The Story of the Bible
Episode 3: Literary Styles
Episode 4: Ancient Jewish Meditation Literature
Episode 5: Plot
Episode 6: Character
Episode 7: Setting
Episode 8: Design Patterns
Episode 9: Poetry
Episode 10: Poetic Metaphor
Episode 11: The Book of Psalms
Episode 12: The Prophets
Episode 13: Biblical Law
Episode 14: The Books of Solomon
Episode 15: The Gospel
Episode 16: The Parables of Jesus
Episode 17: New Testament Letters: Historical Context
Episode 18: New Testament Letters: Literary Context