Lesson V Basic Forms of Scripture Two basic forms of literature A Referential precise fact oriented language to describe and relay more technical information eg repair manuals medical texts phone books blueprints cookbooks etc ID: 305955
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HermeneuticsLesson VBasic Forms of ScriptureSlide2
Two basic forms of literature:A) Referential: precise, fact oriented language to describe and relay more technical information, e.g. repair manuals, medical texts, phone books, blueprints, cookbooks, etc.Slide3
B) Commissive:Literature relating to the heart, appealing to emotions and feelings, e.g. poetry, songs, pep talks, etc.Slide4
In the Bible there is both referential and commissive literature.Referential: Epistles, Law, Historical Narratives.Commissive: PoetryBoth: Proverbs, ProphecySlide5
Rules for interpretation are like rules for a game. If you ignore the rules, you’ll misunderstand what is being written.Soccer playerHolding the ball.
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