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Narrative Genre Considerations

4. Narrative Genre Considerations. I. Basic Idea. II. Characterization. III. Scene Depiction. IV. Structure. Kingdom. Covenants. Books. Passages. Variety of Extrinsic Contexts (8.1). Heavenly Divine Regency. Kingdom. Kingdom. Divine Benevolence. Covenants. Books.

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Narrative Genre Considerations

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  1. 4 Narrative Genre Considerations I. Basic Idea II. Characterization III. Scene Depiction IV. Structure

  2. Kingdom Covenants Books Passages Variety of Extrinsic Contexts (8.1)

  3. Heavenly Divine Regency Kingdom Kingdom Divine Benevolence Covenants Books Biblical books apply covenant dynamics in a variety of ways to specific situations to further the expansion of God’s Kingdom. Blessings in Nature and War Numerical Expansion of Image Curses in Nature and War Writer Audience Geographical Expansion of Image Human Loyalty Worldwide Divine Regency Books as Applications of Covenant (8.2)

  4. Investigation of Texts: Literary Analysis Modern Application Central Concerns of Original Meaning Audience Writer Document What were the writer’s central concerns for his audience? Literary Analysis (8.3)

  5. Aphorisms Riddles Case and Statutory Law Epistles Narratives Types of Psalms Types of Prophetic Oracles The lines between genres are fine lines. Each genre has its own conventional formal qualities. Misjudging genre conventions can devastate interpretation. Importance of Genre (8.4)

  6. Narratives Structure How does the story arrange its material? Intrinsic Analysis Scene Depiction Characterization How does the story depict its scenes? How does the story portray its characters? Features of Narrative Genre (8.5)

  7. Radial Significance of Actual Persons and Events “That World” Structure True, but Selective and Arranged Account of Literary World Designed to Meet Needs Scene Depiction Charac- terization “Their World” Needs and Strengths of Actual Persons in Circumstances History and Narrative (8.6)

  8. Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure “That World” of Manasseh’s Actual Reign “That World” 2 Kgs 21:1-18 2 Chr 33:1-20 Structure Scene Depiction Charac- terization “That World” “That World” “Their World During Exile” “Their World After Exile” Parallel Accounts of Manasseh (8.7)

  9. 21.1-10 33.1-10 Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure Structure Scene Depiction Charac- terization (2 Kgs 21.1-18) (2 Chr 33:1-20) Comparative Structures Manasseh’s Early Sins (closely parallel) Manasseh’s Condemnation (omitted) 21.11-16 Manasseh’s Exile/Restoration (added) 33.11-17 Closure of Reign (loosely parallel) 33.18-20 21.17-18 Comparative Structures (8.8)

  10. 21.1-10 33.1-10 Scene Depiction Scene Depiction Charac- terization Charac- terization Structure Structure (2 Kgs 21.1-18) Comparative Characterizations (2 Chr 33:1-20) Manasseh’s Early Sins (closely parallel) EVIL EVIL EVIL Manasseh’s Condemnation (omitted) 21.11-16 Manasseh’s Exile/Restoration (added) 33.11-17 HUMBLE EVIL Closure of Reign (loosely parallel) HUMBLE 33.18-20 21.17-18 Comparative Characterizations (8.9)

  11. Scene Depiction Scene Depiction Charac- terization Charac- terization Structure Structure “That World” of Manasseh’s Actual Reign “That World” 2 Kgs 21:1-18 2 Chr 33:1-20 “Their World” “Their World” “We deserved the exile; we should repent.” “We should follow Manasseh’s example as we restore the Kingdom.” Original Meanings (8.10)

  12. Epochal Adjustments for 2 Kgs 21:1-18 Christian Application “Judgment is still deserved; we should reject Manasseh’s example so that we may avoid further judgment.” Original Meaning “We deserved the exile; we should repent so that we may return to the land.” Idolatry Exile A Repentance Return D W Modern Application of Kgs (8.11)

  13. Epochal Adjustments for 2 Chr 33:1-20 Christian Application “We should follow Manasseh’s example and build the Kingdom in Christ.” Original Meaning “We should follow Manasseh’s example and build the Kingdom.” Idolatry Idolatry Exile Exile/Repentance A Repentance Restoration Return D W Modern Application of Kgs (8.11) Modern Application of Chr (8.12)

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