Guide to Effective Learning

The Motif – following the thread in the tapestry

יוחנן סטנפלד Yohanan Stanfield 14/10/2022

If you really want to delve into a book and get to grips with its message and the way that the message is communicated, there is no better way to do it than to identify the motifs and follow them as they weave through the text. A motif is an idea or unit of meaning (a concept, metaphor, or a component of the plot) that is repeated several times, sometimes in different forms, throughout the literary work and contributes to the meaning…

The beauty and power of Biblical Poetry – and a little help on how to read it

יוחנן סטנפלד Yohanan Stanfield 18/07/2022

Biblical poetry carries riches that once you have tasted of their beauty and power you will only want to discover more and more. With a little understanding of the way that Hebrew poetry functions, and a little work on your part, you can start appreciating the poetry and delve deeper into the ways that it carries meaning – and you will find that the riches you gain are well worth the effort you put in. In this article, we will point out some of the things that are important to notice when you read biblical poetry…

Main picture: Moses crossing the red sea

Getting to know those who came before us: How to Study a Biblical Character

יוחנן סטנפלד Yohanan Stanfield 17/01/2022

The goal of this article is to give some guidance to those interested in focusing on a certain character from the Bible, and in understanding what is written about him and what lessons the biblical text wants to teach us through its description, or descriptions, of this character. An in-depth look into the life of a biblical character could be for our enjoyment, and beyond this what we learn from these characters can challenge us, instruct us, and guide us on a personal level…

How to Study a Book of the Bible

יוחנן סטנפלד Yohanan Stanfield 05/07/2021

How can we study a book of the Bible in a deep and meaningful way? In this article, you will find some helpful guidelines. Each biblical book is different: in length, in content, in its character, and in its literary genre. As we learn to read the book in a methodical manner, we will find the benefits of discovering what the book has to say as a whole, beyond the few favorite or prominent verses that might be well known to us from that book…

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The Motif – following the thread in the tapestry

The beauty and power of Biblical Poetry – and a little help on how to read it

Getting to know those who came before us: How to Study a Biblical Character

How to Study a Book of the Bible