Principles for Interpreting Narrative Literature

December 31, 2009

As we dive into Genesis remember Hanz Finzel’s principles for interpreting narratives:

An Old Testament narrative (i.e. story) usually does not directly teach a doctrine.
An Old Testament narrative usually illustrates a doctrine or doctrines taught propositionally elsewhere.
Narratives record what happened-not necessarily what should have happened or what ought to happen every time. Therefore, not every narrative has an [...]

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Joining us on the journey?

December 30, 2009

Hey, we’re glad you’re launching out with us on our year-long trip through the Bible.
Over the next 365 days (in just 15-20 minutes per day), we’ll make our way TOGETHER from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. Though the Bible is actually comprised of 66 different books, written by some 40 authors over a 1,500 year [...]

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