4 4 Narrative Genre Considerations Narrative Genre Considerations II. Characterization III. Scene Depiction I. Basic Idea IV. Structure

Investigating Original Meaning Extrinsic Analysis Intrinsic Analysis Writer Document Audience Kingdom Covenants Books Passages Variety of Extrinsic Contexts (8.1) How should we handle scenes, steps, episodes, sections of books? How should we handle whole books as units of meaning? How do the biblical covenants help us understand OT passages? How does the theme of the Kingdom of God help us understand OT passages?

Kingdom Heavenly Divine Regency Worldwide Divine Regency Numerical Expansion of Image Geographical Expansion of Image How is the expansion of the Kingdom administered throughout history? How is the expansion of the Kingdom administered throughout history? Covenants Yahweh administers his expanding Kingdom through covenants. Yahweh administers his expanding Kingdom through covenants. Divine Benevolence Human Loyalty Blessings in Nature and War Curses in Nature and War Books as Applications of Covenant (8.2) Books Audience Writer Biblical books apply covenant dynamics in a variety of ways to specific situations to further the expansion of God’s Kingdom.

Investigation of Texts: Literary Analysis Central Concerns of Original Meaning Central Concerns of Original Meaning Modern Application Modern Application Audience Writer Document What were the writer’s central concerns for his audience? Literary Approach to Books (8.3) Acknowledge the Integrality of Form and Content

Importance of Genre (8.4) The lines between genres are fine lines. The lines between genres are fine lines. Each genre has its own conventional formal qualities. Each genre has its own conventional formal qualities. Misjudging genre conventions can devastate interpretation. Misjudging genre conventions can devastate interpretation. Intrinsic Analysis Case and Statutory Law Types of Psalms Aphorisms Epistles Types of Prophetic Oracles Narratives Riddles

4 4 Narrative Genre Considerations Narrative Genre Considerations II. Characterization III. Scene Depiction I. Basic Idea IV. Structure

Features of Narrative Genre (8.5) Characterization Scene Depiction Intrinsic Analysis How does the story portray its characters? How does the story portray its characters? How does the story depict its scenes? How does the story depict its scenes? Narratives Structure How does the story arrange its material? How does the story arrange its material?

“That World” Radial Significance of Actual Persons and Events Needs and Strengths of Actual Persons in Circumstances True, but Selective and Arranged Account of Literary World Event Radial Significance Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure “Their World” History and Narrative (8.6) Designed to Meet Needs

“That World” Parallel Accounts of Manasseh (8.7) “That World” of Manasseh’s Actual Reign “Their World During Exile” “Their World After Exile” Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure “Their World” 2 Chr 33: Kgs 21:1-18

Manasseh’s Early Sins (closely parallel) Manasseh’s Early Sins (closely parallel) Manasseh’s Condemnation (omitted) Manasseh’s Condemnation (omitted) Manasseh’s Exile/Restoration (added) Manasseh’s Exile/Restoration (added) (2 Kgs ) (2 Chr 33:1-20) Closure of Reign (loosely parallel) Closure of Reign (loosely parallel) Comparative Structures Comparative Structures (8.8) Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure

Manasseh’s Early Sins (closely parallel) Manasseh’s Early Sins (closely parallel) Manasseh’s Condemnation (omitted) Manasseh’s Condemnation (omitted) Manasseh’s Exile/Restoration (added) Manasseh’s Exile/Restoration (added) (2 Kgs ) (2 Chr 33:1-20) Closure of Reign (loosely parallel) Closure of Reign (loosely parallel) Comparative Characterizations EVIL HUMBLE Comparative Characterizations (8.9) Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure

Original Meanings (8.10) “That World” of Manasseh’s Actual Reign Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure 2 Chr 33: Kgs 21:1-18 “Their World” “We deserved the exile; we should repent.”“We should follow Manasseh’s example as we restore the Kingdom.”

Epochal Adjustments for 2 Kgs 21:1-18 Epochal Adjustments for 2 Kgs 21:1-18 Original Meaning “We deserved the exile; we should repent so that we may return to the land.” Original Meaning “We deserved the exile; we should repent so that we may return to the land.” W D A Exile Repentance Return Christian Application “Judgment is still deserved; we should reject Manasseh’s example so that we may avoid further judgment.” Christian Application “Judgment is still deserved; we should reject Manasseh’s example so that we may avoid further judgment.” Idolatry Modern Application of Kgs (8.11)

Epochal Adjustments for 2 Chr 33:1-20 Epochal Adjustments for 2 Chr 33:1-20 Original Meaning “We should follow Manasseh’s example and build the Kingdom.” Original Meaning “We should follow Manasseh’s example and build the Kingdom.” W D A Exile/Repentance Restoration Christian Application “We should follow Manasseh’s example and build the Kingdom in Christ.” Christian Application “We should follow Manasseh’s example and build the Kingdom in Christ.” Idolatry Modern Application of Chr (8.12)