"Our distinctions between ‘made-up’ and ‘real’ are usually quite clear, but what if this is not the case in the Hebrew Bible?" Is it a bit of a simplification to use those two categories? Historical narrative is not *either* true or fiction, as you suggest. 'Real' does not mean it actually happened. 'Made up' does not eliminate the possibility of reality. Though perhaps (?) that's outside a modern framework.
But, was it total coincidence, or was there an element of design in the selection of your wedding date? At the very least, you were aware of the duality of the date when you got married, rather than it being a retrospective realization/epiphany/revelation. Thanks for this thoughtful piece :-)
"Our distinctions between ‘made-up’ and ‘real’ are usually quite clear, but what if this is not the case in the Hebrew Bible?" Is it a bit of a simplification to use those two categories? Historical narrative is not *either* true or fiction, as you suggest. 'Real' does not mean it actually happened. 'Made up' does not eliminate the possibility of reality. Though perhaps (?) that's outside a modern framework.
But, was it total coincidence, or was there an element of design in the selection of your wedding date? At the very least, you were aware of the duality of the date when you got married, rather than it being a retrospective realization/epiphany/revelation. Thanks for this thoughtful piece :-)