What is the book of Jashar?[306 H.T.], [426 H.T.], [493 H.T.]

2. The Oratory in the Bible

Compare the opening sentences of the speech on Mars Hill with those of Paul's sermon at Antioch; how, or in what characteristic, does the contrast show that Paul was a great speaker? [380 L.J.], [407 L.J.]
Senator Albert J. Beveridge says Paul's speech on Mars Hill has never been excelled in brevity of statement and in force of thought, and that in these regards it compares favorably with Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg. How does Paul gain his audience's attention? How does he compliment the Greeks in the course of his speech? What is the substance of his argument against paganism? What thoughts form the principal message of this speech? [407 L.J.], [408 L.J.]
It is said that Moses' speeches to the children of Israel during their wanderings in the wilderness are examples of fine oratory, sometimes producing upon the people all the effect of drama. In his speech on pages [271 H.T.], [272 H.T.], what do you think of his methods of swaying his audience as compared to the modern orator's?
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Daniel Webster's customary preparation for the delivery of an oration was to read Isaiah's magnificent address, "Comfort Ye My People." What oratorical beauties can you discover from a reading of this address? [284 S.A.], [285 S.A.]

3. Other Literary Forms Found in the Bible

What is the nature of the book of Ecclesiastes and the author's view of life?[242-246 S.A.]
What is the nature of the book of Proverbs?[248 S.A.]
Give the gist of the teachings of the Proverbs.[248 S.A.]
Give in modern terms three principles of conduct taught in "Enter not into the Path of the Wicked"[255 S.A.]

Wisdom Literature

Dr. Richard G. Moulton says there are three characteristic methods employed in stating the Proverbs: antithesis, comparison, and imagery. In the selection, "Praise of the Wise and Virtuous Woman," can you find examples of these three methods?[256 S.A.]
The literary forms of the Proverbs are fourfold: the single couplet; clusters of couplets, where several independent sayings are gathered about a common theme; the epigram; and wisdom sonnets. Note these four forms.[501 G.B.] and [249-257 S.A.]

Letters

In what literary form are the writings of Paul?[413 S.A.]
What can be said of the style of Paul's letters?[413 S.A.]
How did Paul's wide experience contribute to his writings?[414 S.A.]

Varied Styles