
 BibleThinker
 BibleThinker The Controversy Over "Literary Devices" in The Gospels with Dr. Lydia McGrew
 Oct 21, 2020 
 Dr. Lydia McGrew, an expert in biblical texts, dives deep into the controversy surrounding literary devices in the Gospels. She challenges the idea that Gospel writers altered facts for narrative purposes, urging for a straightforward reading of the texts. Lydia discusses the ancient biographical conventions and how cultural contexts influence perceptions of truth. Her insights provide a nuanced understanding of how literary techniques shape interpretations of Jesus’ life, encouraging listeners to critically evaluate historical accuracy in biblical narratives. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Literary Devices and the Gospels 
 03:21 • 18min 
 Exploring the Reportage Model in Gospel Narratives 
 21:02 • 3min 
 Navigating Biblical Paraphrasing 
 23:47 • 15min 
 Chronological Narration and Its Implications in the Gospels 
 39:16 • 4min 
 Literary Techniques in Gospel Narratives 
 43:45 • 9min 
 Differing Gospel Accounts: Understanding Narrative Perspectives 
 52:59 • 2min 
 Literary Devices and Historical Credibility 
 55:18 • 8min 
 Theon's Teaching Techniques: Grammatical Inflection 
 01:03:42 • 6min 
 Interpreting the Gospels: Literary Devices and Historical Accuracy 
 01:09:50 • 25min 
 Exploring Gospel Narratives 
 01:35:00 • 26min 

