Curriculum
The Art of Intrepreting the Bible - Hermeneutics
Module 1: Introduction to Hermeneutics
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Module 2: Interpretation Methods
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Text lesson
Lesson 3: Types of Biblical Literature (Narrative, Poetry, Epistle, Prophecy, etc.)
Lesson 3: Types of Biblical Literature (Narrative, Poetry, Epistle, Prophecy, etc.)
Definition: The Bible consists of different literary genres, each requiring a unique interpretative approach.
Major Types:
- Narrative (Historical Books, Gospels): Tells events as history (e.g., Genesis, Acts)
- Poetry (Psalms, Proverbs): Uses imagery, metaphor, and parallelism (e.g., Psalms 23)
- Epistles (Pauline Letters, General Epistles): Formal letters with doctrinal teaching (e.g., Romans, 1 Corinthians)
- Prophecy (Major & Minor Prophets, Revelation): Foretelling future events or delivering divine messages (e.g., Isaiah, Revelation)
Example: The phrase “He makes me lie down in green pastures” (Psalm 23) should not be taken literally, but as a poetic metaphor for God’s provision and peace.