Poetry (Episode 9)

In Episode 9 of How to Read the Bible from The Bible Project Collection, we explore the rich world of ancient Israelite poetry, which makes up nearly one-third of the Bible.

Though beautiful and artistic, biblical poetry can sometimes feel difficult to understand. This episode highlights the key patterns, structures, and literary features that shape Hebrew poetry—helping you recognize parallelism, imagery, symbolism, and emotional depth.

By learning how biblical poetry works, you’ll gain a fuller, more textured understanding of God’s mess