pericope
biblical literature
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A pericope is a selection from a book, specifically a lection. In biblical literature, particularly within the study of the Gospels through form criticism, pericopes are small, independent units of tradition that make up the Gospels. These units can include various forms such as narratives (like miracle stories and parables) and sayings (such as proverbs and teachings). Form criticism analyzes these pericopes to understand their original context and function within the early church or the life of Jesus.12
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