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What types of literature are in the Bible?

April 26, 2017bible Literature types

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What types of literature are in the Bible?

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The Bible encompasses a wide variety of different types of literature. The primary type is narrative history, but it also includes large sections of poetry and prophecy, as well as letters, legal codes and a distinctive type of literature known as apocalyptic. (A clear example of apocalyptic literature is the book of Revelation in the New Testament. It is characterized by highly symbolic language, powerful imagery and prophecies of a coming age when evil will be defeated and God will rule.