

Dr. Iain Provan: The Importance of Biblical Narrative
Nov 18, 2021
Dr. Iain Provan, Regent College professor and biblical scholar, discusses the importance of biblical narrative. Topics include Solomon's moral failures in Proverbs, recognizing ambiguity in biblical narratives, approaching the Bible as a story, connection between Mark's Gospel and Peter's oral tradition, a misunderstood Bible story, subversive teaching in the Gospels, and the accessibility and narrative structure of the written Revelation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unveiling the Flawed Hero: Solomon's Moral Failures in Proverbs
01:50 • 8min
Recognizing the Ambiguity in Biblical Narratives
10:16 • 15min
Approaching the Bible as a Story
25:33 • 21min
Exploring the Connection Between Mark's Gospel and Peter's Oral Tradition
46:10 • 2min
A Misunderstood Bible Story and Its Context
48:30 • 2min
Understanding the Subversive Teaching in the Gospels and the Importance of Biblical Education
50:46 • 3min
The Accessibility and Narrative Structure of the Written Revelation
54:11 • 3min