Introduction: Jonah and genre
Not exactly as it happened : historiography in the Bible
Forthtelling, nor foretelling : biblical prophecy
Life's real questions : wisdom literature and the Bible
Not the end of the world as we know it : wisdom literature in the Bible
Issues in the churches : the letters of the New Testament.
How to Read the Bible : history, prophecy, literature-- why modern readers need to know the difference, and what it means for faith today by Steven L. McKenzie. ISBN 0195161491. Published by Oxford University Press in 2005. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.