Understanding the Bible: The Poetic Books (Discovery Series Booklet)

Enjoy the beauty of the poetry!

Poetry can be confusing, especially when we are trying to see the meaning of a text, and it can be frustrating when that text is trying to tell us something important.  God chose to reveal himself and his plan of salvation in part through poetry in the Bible.  Understanding what it is and how poetry works can help us gain deeper insight into the God behind the words.  Join us as we explore the poetry of the Bible and hear God ever more clearly.

Dr. Tremper Longman III completed undergraduate studies at Ohio Wesleyan University, obtained a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, and earned a PhD in ancient Near Eastern studies at Yale University.  He is a Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.