between the story and our own experience. What is particularly required is the ability to name the experiences of the biblical story in the terms with which we are familiar. An additional piece of information will aid the process. We need to grasp the difference between literary discourse and expository discourse. Expository discourse is informational and explanatory. It is the language in which we conduct most of our everyday business. A textbook and a news story are examples of expository discourse.
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