1. 4 4 Narrative Genre Considerations II. Characterization III. Scene Depiction I. Basic Idea IV. Structure

2. Variety of Extrinsic Contexts (8.1) Kingdom Covenants Books Passages

3. Kingdom Heavenly Divine Regency Worldwide Divine Regency Numerical Expansion of Image Geographical Expansion of Image 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. Covenants Divine Benevolence Human Loyalty Blessings in Nature and War Curses in Nature and War

4. Investigation of Texts:Literary Analysis Central Concerns of Original Meaning Modern Application Audience Writer Document What were the writer’s central concerns for his audience? Literary Analysis (8.3)

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

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

7. “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 “Their World” History and Narrative (8.6) Designed to Meet Needs Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure

8. 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 2 Chr 33:1-20 2 Kgs 21:1-18 “That World”

9. 21.1-1033.1-10 Manasseh’s Early Sins (closely parallel) Manasseh’s Condemnation (omitted) Manasseh’s Exile/Restoration (added) 21.11-16 33.11-17 (2 Kgs 21.1-18) (2 Chr 33:1-20) 21.17-18 33.18-20 Closure of Reign (loosely parallel) Comparative Structures Comparative Structures (8.8) Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure

10. 21.1-1033.1-10 Manasseh’s Early Sins (closely parallel) Manasseh’s Condemnation (omitted) Manasseh’s Exile/Restoration (added) 21.11-16 33.11-17 (2 Kgs 21.1-18) (2 Chr 33:1-20) 21.17-18 33.18-20 Closure of Reign (loosely parallel) Comparative Characterizations EVIL HUMBLE Comparative Characterizations (8.9) Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure

11. Original Meanings (8.10) “That World” of Manasseh’s Actual Reign Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure Scene Depiction Charac- terization Structure 2 Chr 33:1-20 2 Kgs 21:1-18 “Their World” “We deserved the exile; we should repent.”“We should follow Manasseh’s example as we restore the Kingdom.” “That World” “Their World”

12. 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.” 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.” Idolatry Modern Application of Kgs (8.11)

13. Epochal Adjustments for 2 Chr 33:1-20 Original Meaning “We should follow Manasseh’s example and build the Kingdom.” Exile/Repentance Restoration Christian Application “We should follow Manasseh’s example and build the Kingdom in Christ.” Idolatry Modern Application of Chr (8.12) W D A Exile Repentance Return Idolatry Modern Application of Kgs (8.11)