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How to Read Biblical Poetry
How to Read Biblical Poetry • Episode 1
Poetry
Episode 1 • 5:23
Did you know that a third of the Bible is ancient Israelite poetry? Poetry is a rich and artistic form of human communication, but often the most difficult to read. Explore the unique characteristics of biblical poetry.
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Episode 1
Poetry
Episode 2
Poetic Metaphor
Episode 3
The Book of Psalms
Episode 4
The Prophets
Episode 5
The Books of Solomon
Episode 6
Apocalyptic Literature
While the Bible is one unified story, it cannot all be read in the same way.
The How to Read the Bible series walks through each literary style found in the Bible and explains how each uniquely contributes to the overall story of Scripture. By understanding how the Bible was written, we can better understand what the Bible actually is.