Worship Media Pro Motion Worship Backgrounds. Genesis 1:1 KJV - YouVersion.com. Retreat to ADVANCE. Worship Together - 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Lyrics and Chords. Christian Youth Articles, Daily Devotions, Reviews, Videos | Fervr. Bible Quizzes. Top Church Resources - StumbleUpon. Graceway Media | Magnify the Message. Lesson 1 « The Bible as Literature. This lesson explores what it means to say that the Bible is literature, and provides an introduction to literary approaches to the Bible. The Good Book Adam and Eve . . . The 10 Commandments . . . The birth of Jesus . . . Even if you’ve never read the Bible, you know it.
Its stories and psalms, phrases and proverbs, have seeped into our everyday lives. It is the book that has permeated Western culture more than any other. Of course, the Bible is a religious text — but it’s also a work of literature. In this class, we’ll look at ways to read the Bible for its literary qualities — its narrative genres, its stylistic forms, its poetry and prose. Even if you feel you already know the Bible, this course will give you an opportunity to engage it on another level. Where Did the Bible Come From?
The first thing you need to know about the Bible is that it is not one book but an anthology of 66 individual books. The authorship of the Bible is shrouded in mystery. What to Expect C. What Is Literature? Can a Thinking Person Be a Christian?