How can I possibly understand what I’m reading when it was written in an ancient culture and time?
Well, there is actually a really helpful guide to better understand how to interpret and understand each passage you read. It comes from understanding the different genres of the Bible. A genre is essentially a category or style of writing to help express a thought or a concept. When you know what specific genre you are reading, it will help you tremendously in understanding what you are reading and how to interpret and apply it.
