Questions tagged [literary-criticism]
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How is genre determined?
If you take a hermeneutics course at your local Bible College or Seminary, or pick up a (modern) book on Biblical hermeneutics, it is likely that the topic of genre would take center stage in the ...
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What significance does John perceive in the piercing of Christ's side and the flow of blood and water?
The piercing of Christ side and the flow of blood and water (John 19:34) are unique to John’s gospel and it’s clear from the testimony which follows it ( 19:35) the author sees in them a real ...
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In the Gospel of Mark, why does Jesus heal this blind man twice?
There’s this episode in Mark’s gospel which is particularly puzzling. Here it is in chapter 8:
22 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and
begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He ...
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Why is the genealogy of Moses placed in the middle of his life story?
The placement of the genealogy of Moses and Aaron, beginning at Exodus 6:14, appears to be a bit odd at first glance. One might expect it to be placed at Moses' birth or maybe his death, but instead ...
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Why does everyone in John misunderstand Jesus?
Jesus seems to be misunderstood pretty consistently throughout the Gospel According to John:
John 2:19-20
Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.”
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