A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible

To truly understand God’s Word, we must know both what it says (content) and how it says it (form). This accessible guide features over 250 alphabetically arranged entries explaining common literary forms found in the Bible. Each entry contains a succinct definition, helpful illustrations, and a representative list of passages where that particular literary form is present. More than merely a dictionary, this indispensable resource will help Bible readers better understand the underlying structure of Scripture—giving a clearer shape and deeper meaning to each and every page of God’s Word. Introduces readers to a wide array of literary forms that appear in the Bible and that are regularly cited by biblical and literary scholars Contains more than 250 alphabetically arranged entries, complete with biblical illustrations and lists of relevant Scriptural references Examines specific literary terms, genres, motifs, archetypes, figures of speech, rhetorical devices, and more Author is a well-known Bible and literary scholar