nStandpoint
nWhat point of view
does the author seem to wish the reader to
adopt?
nFor example, for
Òdeath as sleepÓ
nFrom perspective of
those still living?
nFrom perspective of
the one who has died?
nIs creation account
to be read as though:
nWe are observing from
outer space or from earthÕs surface?
nAddressed to
scientists, theologians, or man in street?