2019-20 Bib Lit Unit 8 - Discourses and Parables - HIGGINS

Always start analyzing a passage of scripture by asking “what does it mean to me?”

When interpreting parables, never allegorize the text.

Properly interpreting the various genres of literature found in the Bible

A recurring plot motif, character type, image or setting

Interpreting the Bible with critical analysis; pulling out the intended meaning.

Parables are known for having simple plot lines.

Intense feeling that an audience has waiting for the outcome of certain events

Are allegory and allegorizing the same thing?

When people allegorize scripture, they read meanings into it that were not intended.

A work of literature in which details have a corresponding “other” meaning.

The appearance of being real; lifelikeness

The view that ones own culture is better than anyone else’s culture

A written or spoken address

Regarding the beliefs, values and practices of culture from the viewpoint of the culture itself

It is NOT necessary to read an entire epistle when you are interpreting just one verse

Our current culture has no influence on how we might be tempted to interpret scripture.

Parables usually contain at least one unrealistic, often fantastical element.

Parables usually have an easily predicted resolution.

A simple, brief story that teaches important spiritual truth

Jesus told parables primarily to entertain people.

When the details of our culture are the same as the original audience, application is the same

Parables ARE allegorical.