Bible Question: Hello! I'm an English teacher, and I am planning to do a unit on how the application of literary study techniques to the study of Scripture can enhance our understanding and appreciation of the Bible. I'm looking for some resources. First, does anyone know of a good "Bible as Literature" textbook that is written from the assumption that the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God? I'd also prefer one that uses a conservative chronology and that leans towards inerrancy rather than a more "liberal" interpretation. Also, I'm planning to take my students through the table of contents in their Bibles and discuss the genre of each book -- not to start a controversy (so we won't get into the "Genesis as mythology" conversation, I shouldn't think), but just to answer factually "What kind of writing is this?" Do you know of any study helps for this quest? Thanks very much! |
Bible Answer: Admonit Doc made a really excellent choice there. I have another one I purchased just the other day by the exact same authors - "How to Read the Bible Book by Book", by Gordon D. Fee, and Douglass Stuart. The one Doc reccommended does get into quite a bit of information about what types of literature there are in the Bible and how to interpret them. The second book, which is actually meant as a follow up companion of the first book, gets into the content of each book, contains overviews of each, and a quick walk through of the sections of each book identfying key concepts for each. The first book is really important, but the two of them used together might make a very good frame work for disucussing the "genre" of each book of the Bible. You have the types of literature in the first book. Then you have each Bible book in condensed form in the second book, with major sections outlined as to type of content, which the students could use to "identify" what types of genre each book of the Bible falls under on their own, or in class. Interesting stuff you are doing! I admire teachers who are interested in dividing the word of God, even in a secular setting, such as your self! Just a worthless son. blessings abound, bowler |
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