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Margaret Nutting Ralph is the director of the Masters in Pastoral Studies program at Lexington Theological Seminary. She is the author of numerous boobs, including And God Said What? An Introduction to Biblical Literary Forms.

Works by Margaret Nutting Ralph

Scripture : nourished by the Word (2001) 79 copies, 1 review
Stories Jesus told (1977) 12 copies

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To understand the Gospel attributed to Matthew, readers must recognize his Old Testament allusions. Explaining those allusions in their original contexts, this book casts light on Matthew's teaching and helps contemporary readers deepen their knowledge of the Gospel.
introduces readers to the importance of understanding the various literary forms that appear in Scripture: myth, legend, debate, fiction, Gospel, parable, allegory, letter and apocalypse. Each genre is clearly defined, and the importance of understanding genre in order to find meaning is explored in relation to many well-known biblical passages: .
Learn more about this in the Catholic Basics series from Loyola Press. Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Series offers an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those active in pastoral ministry and those preparing for ministry. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Includes study questions and suggestions for further reading.

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