Interpreting OT Narrative PT. 3: Characteristics & Cautions Flashcards
Characteristics of Hebrew Narrative
What are the six characteristics of Hebrew Narrative?
plot, setting/scene(s), characters, dialogue, narrator, *structure?
Characteristics of Hebrew Narrative
The _____ : Typically moves very quickly
The _____ : Typically moves very quickly
Characteristics of Hebrew Narrative
The _____/______:
• Each one stands on it’s own yet builds also.
• Deals with the when and where.
The setting/scene(s):
• Each one stands on it’s own yet builds also.
• Deals with the when and where.
Characteristics of Hebrew Narrative
The ________:
• the central element to the story, appearing either in contrast (most often) or parallel.
The CHARACTERS:
• the central element to the story, appearing either in contrast (most often) or parallel.
Characteristics of Hebrew Narrative
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_: • The first point of dialogue is very important. • (often)contrasting • Narrator will emphasize with repetition.
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: • The first point of dialogue is very important. • often contrasting dialogue • Narrator will emphasize with repetition.
Characteristics of Hebrew Narrative
The ______:
• Omniscient: is everywhere yet doesn’t
tell us everything he knows
• Intentional point of view: decides how we see things
The NARRATOR:
• omniscient: is everywhere yet doesn’t
tell us everything he knows
• Intentional point of view: decides how we see things
Characteristics of Hebrew Narrative
The Features of STRUCTURE:
• ______ or _____.
• ______ or _____.
• _____.
The Features of Structure:
- REPETITION or INCLUSION.
- COMPARISON or CONTRAST. • IRONY.
Identify the “Words of Caution” being described.
Instead of concentrating on the clear meaning, people force the text to reflect another meaning that is actually beyond the text.
ALLEGORIZING
*This is not to say there are not allegorical portions in Scripture. Ezekiel 23 and parts of Revelation are allegorical, but this is purposeful allegory on the part of the Biblical author, not simple narrative.
Identify the “Words of Caution” being described.
This is the habit of ignoring the full historical and literary
contexts, and even the individual story units.
DE CONTEXTUALIZING
*So often people concentrate on smaller units and thus miss interpretational clues. If you decontextualize enough, you can make Scripture say anything you want.
Identify the “Words of Caution” being described.
This is like de-contextualizing in that it ignores the context, however, it is specifically the practice of picking and choosing words and phrases while ignoring others that do not suit your fancy or taste or preconceived doctrine.
SELECTIVITY
*Can again lead to any kind of abuse of Scriptures.
Identify the “Words of Caution” being described.
Uniting words and phrases that are not directly
related contextually together to form an artificial unit.
FALSE COMBINATION
*This is often how cults build whole doctrinal structures. It is very hard to successfully counter unless you have a strong awareness of context and the limits of meaning this establishes.
Identify the “Words of Caution” being described.
This is an attempt to take the unwanted sting out of words spoken or actions taken
REDEFINITION
*When the plain meaning of the text leaves people cold, producing no immediate spiritual delight, or when the meaning is something people do not want to hear, it is easy to REDEFINE Scripture even just enough to take the bark off it
Identify the “Words of Caution” being described.
Some think you cannot understand Biblical stories unless you have another “Key” - some kind of book that helps you “understand” the Bible.
EXTRA-CANONICAL AUTHORITY
These other sources are man made things and are designed more to keep you from seeing the plain meaning than revealing it. Most cults that have Judeo-Christian roots operate this way.
Identify the “Words of Caution” being described.
This is the monkey-see-monkey-do approach to Scripture. This approach takes no thought of context, and of God’s progressive revelation.
MINDLESS IMITATION
- Much of of the Old Testament law is not directly binding on us today because Christ has shown us that it is fulfilled in Him in various ways. Christ is now our Lord and to do God’s will is to believe in him and as his people to be obedient to Him.
GREAT JOB, KEEP GOING!!
You can do it. :)
