biblical genre

A biblical genre is a category of biblical literature characterized by distinct forms, styles, and purposes (such as narrative, law, poetry, prophecy, wisdom, or epistle) that shape how its texts are interpreted.

Observed surface forms (4)

• biblical narrative ×7
• wisdom literature ×6
• biblical parable ×5
• prophetic writing ×1

Instances (20)

• Second Isaiah via concept surface "prophetic writing"
• Binding of Isaac via concept surface "biblical narrative"
• Gospel infancy narratives via concept surface "biblical narrative"
• parable of the faithful and wicked servants via concept surface "biblical parable"
  surface form: Parable of the Faithful and Wicked Servants
• Book of Proverbs via concept surface "wisdom literature"
• Book of Job via concept surface "wisdom literature"
• Song of Songs via concept surface "wisdom literature"
• Cleansing of the Temple via concept surface "biblical narrative"
• Book of Ecclesiastes via concept surface "wisdom literature"
• Book of Sirach via concept surface "wisdom literature"
• Book of Wisdom via concept surface "wisdom literature"
• Bel and the Dragon via concept surface "biblical narrative"
• Parable of the Prodigal Son via concept surface "biblical parable"
• Wisdom Literature
• parable of the fig tree via concept surface "biblical parable"
  surface form: Parable of the Fig Tree
• Susanna via concept surface "biblical narrative"
• Passion narrative via concept surface "biblical narrative"
• parable of the Good Samaritan via concept surface "biblical parable"
  surface form: Parable of the Good Samaritan
• Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus via concept surface "biblical parable"
• Akedah via concept surface "biblical narrative"