A Literary Guide to the Bible: A Study of the Types of Literature Present in the Old and New Testaments (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Laura H. Wild

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331214253 ISBN 13: 9780331214253

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the Bible as literature and discover its art, craft, and enduring ideas.

This approachable guide shows how literary form shapes meaning, from poetry and narrative to wisdom and drama.

Drawing on scholarship and classroom-friendly insights, the book treats the Bible as a museum of literary types. It explains how narrative, poetry, prophesy, and folklore work together to convey history, faith, and culture without losing their beauty or clarity. Readers will see how style, structure, and imagery illuminate timeless themes across both Testaments.

• Clear explanations of major literary forms found in the Bible
• Examples of poetic devices, parallelism, and imagery at work
• Discussion of how historical context shapes literature and meaning
• Guidance on reading the Bible alongside other world classics

Ideal for students, teachers, and curious readers who want to appreciate the Bible as literature as well as a religious text.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331214253
• ISBN 13: 9780331214253
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288