Embedded Genres in the New Testament: Understanding Their Impact for Interpretation
Jeannine K. Brown explores how embedded genres, or microgenres within larger biblical books, shape New Testament interpretation. Offering practical hermeneutical guidance for students, pastors, and ministry leaders, she examines contested examples—including the Philippians 2 Christ poem, Matthew's riddles, and 1 Peter's household code—to illuminate the New Testament authors' core messages.