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Hermeneutics Lesson V Basic Forms of Scripture

Hermeneutics Lesson V Basic Forms of Scripture. 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.

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Hermeneutics Lesson V Basic Forms of Scripture

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  1. HermeneuticsLesson VBasic Forms of Scripture

  2. 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.

  3. B) Commissive:Literature relating to the heart, appealing to emotions and feelings, e.g. poetry, songs, pep talks, etc.

  4. In the Bible there is both referential and commissive literature.Referential: Epistles, Law, Historical Narratives.Commissive: PoetryBoth: Proverbs, Prophecy

  5. Rules for interpretation are like rules for a game. If you ignore the rules, you’ll misunderstand what is being written. Basketball player holding the ball. Soccer player Holding the ball. Football player holding the ball. Soccer player throwing ball from out of bounds Football player throwing ball from out of bounds Basketball player throwing ball from out of bounds Soccer player Kicking the ball Basketball player Kicking the ball Football player Kicking the ball

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