Literary Forms 1
What is this literary form:
These are an attempt to explain in a profound way the creation of the universe and all that is in it. These accounts bring light to certain truths
Myths
Name the literary form:
Simple stories told to deliver a message, moral or truth
PARABLE
The sky is blue
Literal
Name this Literary form:
These are wise statements which guide us in how to live well and a life pleasing to God
Proverbs
Name the Literary form
From the word ‘veil’ it is the uncovered truth about what has already happened, and what will happen at the end of time.
Apocalypse
God's love is like an ocean
Figurative
What section of the bible would you find the books of Law?
The Pentateuch
What Literary form would you find in Psalms
Poetry and Prophecy
Jesus is the son of God
Literal
Describe the literary form of Poetry
Describes God in evocation and imaginary language; Often sung as a way of worship
Describe the literary form of Letters
A written message to a particular group of people, often giving advice or offering practical ways of living
I am the bread of life
Figurative
Name the main three myths found in Genesis
Story of Adam and Eve
Noah's Arc
Tower of Babel
Name 3 Prophecies seen in Genesis
Garden of Adam and eve (fallen warrior)
Abraham being the father of all nations (birth of Israel)
Jacob telling Judah about a king in his line on his death bed (prophecy of Jesus)
The lord is my Shepard
Figurative