Literary Genre of the Bible

There are 14 types of literary Genre in the Bible.
(type, example of style)


    

  1.  Apocalyptic - Revelation

  2.  Biography - Abraham, Moses, David

  3.  Encomium - Psalm 19, 119

  4.  Exposition - Hebrews

  5.  Narrative - Genesis, Ezra, Acts

  6.  Oratory - Acts 7

  7.  Parable - Matthew 13:1-53

  8.  Pastoral - Ps 23

  9.  Poetry - Psalms

  10.  Prophecy - Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel

  11.  Proverb - Proverbs

  12.  Satire - Ezekiel 34

  13.  Tragedy - Lot, Samson, Saul

  14.  Wisdom Literature - Job, Ecclesiastes








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