How to Read the Bible
How to Read Biblical Prose Discourse
A quarter of the Bible is written in a style called prose discourse. Learn how this style is used to communicate key parts of Scripture.
3 Episodes
Episode 1
Biblical Law
Why are there are so many ancient biblical laws in the first books of the Bible? What are modern readers supposed to do with them, and why are some of them so odd? Let’s explore why the laws were given to ancient Israel and how they fit into the overall storyline of the Bible so that we may better understand these sections of Scripture.
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Episode 2
New Testament Letters: Historical Context
In the New Testament, there are 21 letters written by early Christian leaders to communities of Jesus' followers in the ancient Roman world. These letters are rich with theology and guidance for what it means to be a community of Jesus followers. But it can be easy to miss the meaning of these letters when we don't consider their context. In this video, we break down the historical context of the New Testament letters.
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Episode 3
New Testament Letters: Literary Context
The New Testament includes 21 letters from early Christian leaders to Jesus’ followers in the ancient Roman world. While these letters offer rich theology and guidance to followers of Jesus today, understanding their historical and cultural context is essential to grasp their intended meaning.
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