Video | The Greatest Poem Ever Told: Rethinking Holy Scripture as the Poetry of God
Aug 4, 2026
The Bible is often called one grand story. But what if that isn't its primary literary form? This lecture invites us to reconsider how we read Scripture and discover how its poetic character can deepen our encounter with God's Word.
For many Christians, the Bible's "grand narrative" has become the dominant framework for understanding Scripture. In this Evening Public Lecture, Brent A. Strawn invites listeners to reconsider that assumption, arguing that poetry, rather than narrative, lies at the heart of the biblical witness. Exploring the literary shape of Scripture, Strawn demonstrates how attending to the Bible's poetic imagination enriches biblical interpretation and deepens our understanding of God's revelation.
This lecture is part of Regent’s Evening Public Lecture series for Summer 2026. Visit rgnt.net/epl to learn more!