Bible Scholar Says Genesis 1-11 is Figurative ft. Tremper Longman

Tremper Longman’s The Old Testament as Literature: Foundations for Christian Interpretation reminds readers that the Old Testament was written using the literary styles and conventions of the ancient world. Understanding narrative, poetry, and genre helps us see how biblical authors communicated meaning rather than forcing modern expectations onto the text. By paying attention to literary form, readers can better appreciate how Scripture teaches truth through story, imagery, and poetic structure.

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Testament-Literature-Foundations-Interpretation/dp/1540961311

Tremper Longman III (PhD, Yale University) is the Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies and the chair of the Religious Studies department at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, where he lives with his wife, Alice. He is the Old Testament editor for the revised Expositor's Bible Commentary and has authored many articles and books on the Psalms and other Old Testament books.

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