The analytical approach of studies written texts of religion and even nonwritten material as reflections of the cultural values and assumptions that produced them.

The analytical approach of literary theory studies written texts of religion and even non-written material as reflections of the cultural values and assumptions that produced them. Literary theory forms the relationship between the author and his or her work. With literary theory one can trace the history and evolution of the different genres and get an understanding of the culture that help create the literature.