HebrewBible

__Here are some of the topics we have discussed with our classes on the Hebrew Bible:__
Revelation of G-d to man Sacred pacts Lineage
 * =====Genesis (Creation Stories)=====
 * =Noah and the Flood=
 * Motifs**:

Fertile ground Ark = salvation = revelation
 * Symbols**:

Devastation of the human race Human evil
 * Theme:**

Repetition (Lord, Lord) Contrasting (binaries/dialectics) Metaphor (G-d walked with Noah) Personification (earth filled with anger)
 * Literary & Rhetorical devices:**

Ram (savior/scapegoat) Abraham's action = visible sign of faith Isaac = sheep/ram = sacrifice
 * =Abraham and Isaac=
 * Symbols:**

Faith Sacrifice Obedience
 * Themes:**

Dialogue Repetition (Here I am)
 * Literary Devices:**

Divine All-knowing (omniscient) All-powerful (omnipotent) Harsh
 * Portrayal of G-d:**

Generous (childbirth)
 * =Jacob and Esau=
 * Portrayal of G-d:**

Betrayal Deception Birthright
 * Themes:**

2 nations Twins
 * Symbols:**

Esau's strength (Enkidu-like) Jacob is witty Hierarchy (social, gender, age)
 * Motifs**:

Synecdoche (hairy arm = Esau)
 * Literary Devices:**

"By your sword" (metaphorical)
 * Rhetorical Devices:**


 * =====Psalms=====
 * =====The Song of Songs=====