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And God Said What?: An Introduction to Biblical Literacy Forms for Bible Lovers - Softcover

Ralph, Margaret Nutting

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9780809127801: And God Said What?: An Introduction to Biblical Literacy Forms for Bible Lovers
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0809127806 ISBN 13: 9780809127801
Publisher: Paulist Pr, 1986

Synopsis

This revised edition of the best selling And God Said What? introduces readers to the importance of understanding the various literary forms that appear in Scripture: myth, legend, debate, fiction, Gospel, parable, allegory, letter and apocalypse. Each genre is clearly defined, and the importance of understanding genre in order to find meaning is explored in relation to many well-known biblical passages: Samson, Lot's wife, Jonah, puzzling parables, 666, and many more. Written by an experienced teacher who has listened carefully to her students' questions, this book is an invaluable help to those who want to understand the revelation contained in the old and new covenants.

This revised edition contains:

--an additional 100 pages.
--includes Psalms, the infancy narratives and miracle stories.
--continues the author's engaging, accessible style.

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About the Author

Margaret Nutting Ralph is secretary of educational ministries for the Roman Catholic diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, and director of the masters degree programs for Roman Catholics at Lexington Theological Seminary. She is the author of eight books on Scripture and has given workshops on Scripture throughout the U.S. and in Canada.

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Publisher
Paulist Pr
Publication date
1986
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0809127806
ISBN 13 
9780809127801
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
255
Rating
  • 4.18 out of 5 stars
    77 ratings by Goodreads