Ch2 Flashcards
An extended comparison where many elements of a story stand for deeper realities like abstract ideas, moral qualities or spiritual realities (proverbs 9)
Allegory
A written account of a persons life (Jerome)
Biography
A formal statement of religious belief (Deuteronomy)
Creed
A story that gives the cause of something (genesis)
Etiology
A brief story with a moral; often uses animals that act and speak like human being (judges)
Fable
A chronological narrative or record of events, as in the life and development of a people, country, or institution.
History
A rule of conduct or standard of behavior established by proper authority, society, or custom(exodus)
Law
An inspired utterance made by a prophet, which expresses gods will ( Amos)
Prophecy
A record of ones ancestors (Matthew)
Genealogy
A deliberately exaggerated saying to highlight the topic under discussion
Hyperbole
For example, a nature miracle is a report of a powerful sign preformed by Jesus to show his mastery over the elements
Miracle story
A question or statement that teases the mind; it requires thought and application
Riddle
A vivid story told to convey religious truth, usually with a surprise ending.
Parable
