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How to Read the Bible Part 4: Poetry, Narrative and Prose Discourse Genres.

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The Power of Language and Storytelling in Human Behavior

This chapter explores the unique abilities of human beings to understand and create abstract concepts through language, contrasting it with animals. It also discusses the human tendency to create narratives and meaning, even when it may not be logical or practical, and how storytelling shapes our values and motivations.

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