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

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Analyzing the Differences Between Poetry and Narrative in the Bible

This chapter explores the distinctions between biblical poetry and narrative genres, discussing their respective percentages in the Bible and how they can sometimes overlap. It examines examples from Exodus Chapter 14 and 15, highlighting the poetic retelling of narratives and the added emotion, imagination, and theological reflection that poetry brings.

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