Biblical Symbols in Literature
Tips to Recognize Biblical References
Biblical References in Literature
Why are Biblical References used in Literature?
100

What animals can be found in literature that is also referenced in the Bible? 

Serpent and fatted calves (and more)

100

What is the title of tip one?

Seek for clues 

100

Does an author have to be religious to reference the Bible? 

NO! 

100

Can Biblical References be found in the theme or plot in a piece of literature?  

Yes! Some writers become inspired by the Bible and include similar themes or plots. 

200

What two emotions did we specifically use as an example that can be used in literature to reference the Bible? 

Betrayal and denial 

200

What is the title of tip two?

Find references

200

Does the piece of literature have to be a religious text to reference the Bible? 

NO!

200

Why might the writer decide to include Biblical references in their piece of literature? (hint- the answer consists of a time period)

Many old-time writers prior to the 20th century were heavily religious and thus includes aspects of religion.

300
Finish the sentence: Some people in Literature can appear as... to reference the Bible)

Christ figures 

300

Explain tip one 

Seek for clues: If a phrase or symbol seems very significant but “outside of the story,” look for “allusions to older and bigger texts.”

300

Other than pieces of writing, what else did we list that can include references to the Bible in our society? 

Movies 

300

Finish the sentence (Sometimes the Biblical references are ironic and at times can be intended to ... at the church.") 

"Pick a fight"

400

Out of the five foods we listed that can be found in the literature that reference the Bible, name four. 

Apple, fish, loaves of bread, honey, and milk.

400

Explain tip two 

Find references since they can add a historical dimension to the story

400

What movie did we list that includes references to the Bible? 

Pulp Fiction

400

Finish the sentences (Biblical references allow the reader to ... to something they can relate to outside the text itself.)

CONNECT!

500

What amount of days did we list in the presentation to explain that literature can reference time in the Bible?

forty days

500

How can the tips we learned help us when analyzing literature? 

These tips help us when analyzing literature because they allow us to understand the story and text more meaningfully.

500

Finish the sentence (Poetry is full of ...)

SCRIPTURE!

500

What is it called when literature references the Bible?

Allusion

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