KRISTIE ANYABWILE

Dont just read the Bible literallyread itLiterarily.

A lot of times, we treat Scripture like its all the same from Genesis to Revelation. After all, it only has one Author. Isnt it just one big book, identical from beginning to end?

While its true that the Bible is unified, it is also diverse. The Bible can be grouped according to key categories, called genres, that help us to read and properly interpret the Scriptures. An understanding of these genres, and the literary themes and devices used within them, makes all the difference when encountering Gods Word.

Long-time Bible teacher Kristie Anyabwile discovered as she prepared her lessons that a single inductive approach doesnt do justice to the variety of genres that make up the Word of God. Because Scripture is a collection of writings that spans 1,500 years, many literary styles are represented and each must be taken into account for the fullest understanding of Gods Word. Kristie shows you the immense value of studying the Bible literarilythat is, according to the literary style presented in a particular book, chapter, or passage. InLiterarily, Kristie will take you through these eight distinct genres:

• Law
• History
• Prophecy
• Poetry
• Gospels
• Epistles
• Wisdom
• Apocalyptic

The Bible is an epic story that God has revealed to us through diverse genres and literary features. Its message and method are both meant to transform our hearts. Our goal as interpreters isnt to meld the Scriptures into a bland conglomerate, but to recognize the multiple forms in which Gods Word comes to us. In so doing, well encounter the ongoing story of Jesuss redemption and learn how He calls His people to live in our complex world today.

176 pages

9780802423993

Moody Publishers