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John D. Barry

John D. Barry is the Editor of Faithlife Study Bible and the CEO of Jesus' Economy, an innovative non-profit creating jobs and churches in the developing world. At JesusEconomy.org, you can create jobs for the impoverished by shopping fair trade and give directly to a cause you're passionate about—such as creating jobs, planting churches, or meeting basic needs. 100% goes to the developing world. Join the movement at JesusEconomy.org.

Genre: How to Read the Narrative and Law of the Bible
May 22nd, 2017

Genre: How to Read the Narrative and Law of the Bible

John D. Barry

Genres are categories of literature, each with its own tone and techniques. The Bible uses a handful of genres—narrative and law, prophecy and letters, poetry, and apocalyptic literature. Understanding the genre in which the passage is written can help guide our reading. Follow the Biblical Genre Series ...

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Bible Engager’s Blog
Why Genres in the Bible Matter
April 3rd, 2017

Why Genres in the Bible Matter

John D. Barry

Genres are categories of literature, each with their own tone and techniques. The Bible uses a handful of genres—narrative and law, prophecy and letters, poetry, and apocalyptic literature. Understanding which genre the passage is written in can help guide our reading. Follow the Biblical Genre Series ...

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Bible Engager’s Blog