Story As Torah: Reading Old Testament Narrative... Apr 2026

The biblical narrator often leaves out a character’s internal thoughts. This invites the reader to step into the story, asking, "Why did they do that?" This engagement is where the "instruction" happens, forcing us to grapple with our own motives. 3. Literary Artistry as Theology

Keywords or phrases (like "behold" or "go down") act as breadcrumbs, linking different stories together to show a pattern of divine providence or human rebellion. 4. Reading for Transformation, Not Just Information Story as Torah: Reading Old Testament Narrative...

The Old Testament is masterfully composed using specific literary techniques that signal deeper meanings: The biblical narrator often leaves out a character’s