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Complete Guide to Biblical Genres [Chart] by Jacob Edson When you read or hear the word "genre" you might think of different types of books you'd find at a bookstore or library, e.g., fiction, memoir, poetry, etc. These are literary genres, but there are other kinds (or genres) of writing, too: for instance, letters, or even tax receipts. The Bible, too, is a library — but an ancient one, so some of its genres are different from the ones we're familiar with. Knowing how to read each genre in the Bible the way its original audience would have read (or heard) it enriches our relationship to Scripture by helping us understand God's purpose for each book or passage we encounter, and therefore how we can apply it in our lives. Read More Bible News The latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news June 27 — A 1726 Bible, once owned by George Fife Angas, a founding figure of South Australia, was discovered in a charity shop in Mount Barker. Angas, a key figure in the colony's development and a devout Christian, left handwritten annotations in the Bible, including personal reflections and family records. The Bible, now housed in the South Australian Parliamentary Library, is being studied for its historical and spiritual significance. (Christian Daily) June 27 — In Nigeria, Bible clubs like Emmanuel Sani Ujah's "Catch Them Young" and Fortune Agula Musa's "The Oxygen Club" are combating the influence of cults and gangs targeting youth. These clubs focus on early discipleship, using Scripture-based teachings, mentorship, and activities to ground children in Christian faith. Drawing on biblical principles like Proverbs 22:6, leaders emphasize guiding youth early to resist negative influences. (Christianity Today) June 27 — Six Americans were detained in South Korea for attempting to send 1,600 plastic bottles filled with rice, Bibles, U.S. dollar bills, and USB drives to North Korea by sea. The act was part of a longstanding effort by activists to share religious and cultural materials with North Koreans — a controversial effort due to its tendency to provoke North Korea, which has historically responded with hostility to similar campaigns. (AP) See All News Access an additional $3,100 worth of resources and go even deeper in your Bible study. Try it free for 14 days Start Your Free Trial Look at the Book: James Perhaps the earliest book in the New Testament, James's letter was written by Jesus's brother to encourage the fledgling church to not only hear Jesus's teaching but to act on it. Here's your quick reference guide to the letter, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. LEARN MORE ► In Case You Missed It The Bible Shows How the Holy Spirit Speaks to Us in Dreams One of the most common modern misperceptions about the Holy Spirit is that the ruach maintains office hours. We expect that when we pray, the Spirit is waiting to guide us. 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