3. Different Kinds of Literature | How to Read the Bible
How to Read the Bible
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The Bible contains many different kinds of works including narrative, poetic, proverbial, and prophetic works, among others. When reading the Bible, it is important to know that there are different kinds of literature because our approach to these various works requires slightly different skill sets. In this lesson, Steven Lloyd discusses the various type so literature found in the Bible and presents ways that we can best analyze and study God’s word.
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