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About This Class

Learning to read the Bible literally by learning how to read literarily

​Course Description

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This course is designed for beginner Bible students that are seeking to better understand, interpret, and apply the Bible while avoiding common mistakes. The Bible is a robust collection of ancient books that hold great wisdom and life giving knowledge for us as we seek God.

​What you will learn

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✓  Students will explore the need to understand the literary design, type, and genre of Scripture

✓  Students will learn about the major literary types found in Scripture

✓  Students will learn practical tips on how to read the bible literarily and understand the Scriptures as the author intended

✓  Students will have bibliographies for further study on the subject

​Course requirement

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  • A recent translation of the Bible

  • A curious mind and willingness to learn

Materials​

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1. Class Introduction
00:48

1. Class Introduction

An introduction and outline about what we will be learning together in the class.
2. TBP: Literary Styles
04:48

2. TBP: Literary Styles

Reading the Bible wisely requires that we learn about the ancient literary styles used by the biblical authors. These writers expressed their ideas and claims through a variety of different type of literature, and this video will explore why it's important to tell them apart so we can hear their message on their terms.
3. Reading Literarily
04:14

3. Reading Literarily

Understanding what it means to read literally by reading literarily.
4. Literary Types
02:46

4. Literary Types

Learning about the 3 main literary types found in the Bible.
5. Narrative
04:06

5. Narrative

Exploring the literary type of narrative in the Bible.
6. Poetry
03:31

6. Poetry

Exploring the literary type of poetry in the Bible.
7. Discourse
05:42

7. Discourse

Exploring the literary type of discourse in the Bible.
8. Genres
03:24

8. Genres

Briefly exploring the 7 main genres in the Bible.
9. Practical Tips
01:13

9. Practical Tips

Practical tips about how to read the Bible literarily.
10. Bibliography
02:38

10. Bibliography

Helpful books and resources for further study.
At a Glance:
​Instructors:

Jon Sherwood  +  The Bible Project

​Objectives:

To provide students with practical understanding of the contexts of the Bible and how they shape our interpretation of the Scriptures. 

​Skill Level:

Beginner

​Stats:

Videos: 10

Time: 34 mins

Take Opening Quiz
Take Final Quiz

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