Classroom•Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
Module 4

Interpreting Biblical Narrative

Narrative is the most common form of literature in the Hebrew Bible. Gain the tools needed to read it.

2 Hours 4 Minutes
Begin Session 18
  1. Literary Representation and Reality
    Session 18
    Literary Representation and Reality
    Does biblical narrative offer us security-camera footage of ancient Israelite history? If not, what does it do? Take a look!
    32 Minutes
  2. Plot in Biblical Narrative: The Story of Jonah
    Session 19
    Plot in Biblical Narrative: The Story of Jonah
    How is plot used in biblical narrative to communicate the meaning of the text? Trace the plot of Jonah to reveal how authors use plot to convey meaning!
    31 Minutes
  3. Plots and Subplots
    Session 20
    Plots and Subplots
    Discover how the biblical authors use “plot embedding” to convey meaning within the text.
    30 Minutes
  4. Characterization and Setting in Biblical Narrative
    Session 21
    Characterization and Setting in Biblical Narrative
    How do the biblical authors use characters and setting in their narratives? Dive in and find out!
    30 Minutes
  5. Quiz
    Interpreting Biblical Narrative
    5 Questions