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Introduction to Exegesis
& Narrative Genre
Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks
Robert C. Newman
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Introduction to Exegesis
Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks
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
Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks
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Covered in class:
 Narrative
 Miracle Account
 Parable
 Controversy Account
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Genres in the Synoptics
Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks
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Not covered in class
 Discourse
 Symbolic Action
 Genealogy
 Dialogue
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The Narrative Genre
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Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks
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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
Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks
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Components of Narrative
 Actors/Characters
 Events/Action
 Scenes
 Plot
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Types of Narrative in Gospels
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
Conflict/Controversy Stories
 Pronouncement Stories
 Miracle Stories
 Passion Stories
 Hybrid Stories
Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks
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Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks
Interpreting Narratives
Go to it!
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