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Books of Titans Podcast

The Writings (Hebrew Bible Book 3)

Feb 23, 2024
Exploring the poetic texts of Psalms, Proverbs, and Job through Robert Alter's translation. Delving into the concept of parallelism in Biblical poetry. Reflecting on the value of singular takeaways from complex texts like Esther and Song of Songs. Contrasting narratives in the Hebrew Bible and connections between different stories. Discussing individual Bible translations and sponsorship by a website development company.
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  • Biblical poetry features unique parallelism in lines, illustrated by Psalm 27:3, emphasizing interplay of meanings.
  • Diverse genres in Bible writings include Job's divine justice arguments, Ecclesiastes' philosophical reflections, and Song of Songs' love poems.

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Poetry in the Bible: Unveiling the Parallelism

The podcast delves into the poetic nature of the Bible, highlighting how biblical poetry is distinguished by a unique form of parallelism between lines. This parallelism, not based on rhyme or meter, involves a profound interplay of meaning within each poetic line. Viewers are offered a deeper insight into the structure of biblical poetry through examples like Psalm 27:3, showcasing the dual parallelism characteristic of the genre and shedding light on the distinct features that set biblical poetry, notably in Psalms, Proverbs, and Job, apart.

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