Tag: poetry
How to Interpret the Bible, Part 5: Literal Interpretation Does Not Mean Lack of Symbols or Poetry
Page from French Psalter Another point to keep in mind has to do with the kind of biblical literature we are dealing with when seeking to interpret a passage. The Bible contains a variety of genres or styles of writing ranging from the overtly poetic, such as the Psalms,…
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How to Interpret the Bible, Part 5: Literal Interpretation Does Not Mean Lack of Symbols or Poetry
Page from French Psalter Another point to keep in mind has to do with the kind of biblical literature we are dealing with when seeking to interpret a passage. The Bible contains a variety of genres or styles of writing ranging from the overtly poetic, such as the Psalms,…