Have you ever heard someone say that the Bible was meant to be read “literally”? Yet the Bible is filled with language that is figurative and symbolic in nature.

So, how are we really supposed to decipher between what text is to be taken literally versus figuratively?

Join the Chara Project team as they explore how to discern literal versus figurative language in the Bible. They provide practical guidance for interpretation, including how to consider the author’s intent, literary genre (e.g., poetry, prophecy), and historical context.

You won’t want to miss the introduction to common figures of speech used in the Bible, including metaphors, hyperboles, and personification – so you can easily spot them as you dive into God’s Word.

For anyone interested in navigating tough-to-read passages to know if they should be taken literally or not, this episode is for you!

Check out Episode 122 of The Chara Project Podcast available on YouTube, Apple, and most podcasting sites.

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