The Role of Structure, Style, Context, and Culture in Understanding Scripture
Podcast: The Carson Center PodcastPublished On: Wed Oct 16 2024
Description: In his lecture on Genesis 39, Don Carson examines the literary structure of the text and highlights Joseph's faithfulness in resisting temptation. Focusing on themes of faithfulness and divine blessing, and the significance of biblical parallelism, Carson compares Joseph's rise in Egypt with broader patterns of Hebrew poetry and scripture interpretation.He teaches the following:How the structure of the text highlights faithfulness and blessingParallelism in Hebrew poetry for its significance for understanding biblical textsThe importance of understanding biblical literary genreApplying wisdom literature in a pluralistic societyHow to interpret apocalyptic texts in light of their genreThe subjective nature of biblical interpretation and its implications for objective truthBiblical interpretation and cultural humilityHelp The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together
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