Biblical Symbols in Literature
What animals can be found in literature that is also referenced in the Bible?
Serpent and fatted calves (and more)
What is the title of tip one?
Seek for clues
Does an author have to be religious to reference the Bible?
NO!
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.
What two emotions did we specifically use as an example that can be used in literature to reference the Bible?
Betrayal and denial
What is the title of tip two?
Find references
Does the piece of literature have to be a religious text to reference the Bible?
NO!
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.
Christ figures
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.”
Other than pieces of writing, what else did we list that can include references to the Bible in our society?
Movies
Finish the sentence (Sometimes the Biblical references are ironic and at times can be intended to ... at the church.")
"Pick a fight"
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.
Explain tip two
Find references since they can add a historical dimension to the story
What movie did we list that includes references to the Bible?
Pulp Fiction
Finish the sentences (Biblical references allow the reader to ... to something they can relate to outside the text itself.)
CONNECT!
What amount of days did we list in the presentation to explain that literature can reference time in the Bible?
forty days
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.
Finish the sentence (Poetry is full of ...)
SCRIPTURE!
What is it called when literature references the Bible?
Allusion