Introduction to Exegesis

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Introduction to Exegesis Narrative Genre
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• Robert C. Newman

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Introduction to Exegesis
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• Main point is to build exegetical competence
• Bible Knowledge in Your Own Language
• Competency in Biblical Languages
• Bible Background Knowledge
• Spiritual Insight

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Genres in the Synoptics
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• Covered in class
• Narrative
• Miracle Account
• Parable
• Controversy Account

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Genres in the Synoptics
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• Not covered in class
• Discourse
• Symbolic Action
• Genealogy
• Dialogue

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The Narrative Genre
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• What is a narrative?
• Story, account or tale of events
• May be either factual or fictional
• Narrative genre
• Broad class
• Usually prose
• May include or be included in other genres

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The Narrative Genre
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• Components of Narrative
• Actors/Characters
• Events/Action
• Scenes
• Plot

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Types of Narrative in Gospels
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• From Leland Ryken, Words of Life
• Annunciation/Nativity Stories
• Calling/Vocation Stories
• Recognition Stories
• Witness Stories
• Encounter Stories

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Types of Narrative in Gospels
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• Conflict/Controversy Stories
• Pronouncement Stories
• Miracle Stories
• Passion Stories
• Hybrid Stories

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Interpreting Narratives
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• Go to it!

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