What is that book about? What is the historical setting of the text? What is the immediate foreground? What is the social context of the text?

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Exegetical commetary

I basically need this 1. Historical Background: – In which book is the text set? – What is that book about? (brief summary, just a few lines) – What is the historical setting of the text? What is the immediate foreground? (i.e. what happens afterwards that may be related to the text?) – Are there geographical details in the text? If so, which ones? Explain their meaning in the text – What is the social context of the text? Explain any words that may need explanation 2. Literary Context: – Who is (or is believed to be) the author? And (if applicable) the editor? – What is the date of composition believed to be? Is the date of composition the same as the time the text refers to? – How does this text relate to other parts of the chapter in which it is set? And to other parts of the book in which it is set? (check Peterson) – How does the book in which the text is included relate to other parts of the Bible? (i.e. in which group of books is it included?) – How does this particular text refer to other parts of the Bible? (if applicable) 3. Form: – Is this text prose or poetry? – What is its genre? Why do you think so? – What are the most important stylistic devices used? i.e. metaphors, similes, euphemisms, etc.) 4. Characters: – Who are the characters in the text? (Notice verbs and pronouns in particular: who is speaking? about whom?) 5. Words and Images: – Have a look at the nouns, adjectives, and verbs and their meaning in the text. How could you group those words? Explain any peculiarities 6. Structure: – In your view, how is the text structured? i.e. what are the parts and subparts (if applicable) in the text? Justify your view. 7. Literal meaning – Based on your analysis, what do you think the author meant at the time when he wrote the text in the book of Amos? (explain all the verses) 8. Analysis of secondary literature:

Discuss the impact that the Christological and Trinitarian debates from Nicaea I (325) to Chalcedon (451) still have on churches today.

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Discussion

The student will post one thread of 400 words and must support their assertions with 3 scholarly citations in Turabian format (notes-bibliography or author-date list). Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbook(s), the Bible. Reference Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity (3rd Edition) by Mark A. Knoll, chapters 3 and 4 and Exploring Christian Herifrom a conservative viewpoint:

Discuss the impact that the Christological and Trinitarian debates from Nicaea I (325) to Chalcedon (451) still have on churches today.

What kind of impact does this particular participant provide on an attempt to discover the meaning of a text? How important is this component?

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Discussion

post two (2) threads of at least 400 words For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least three (3) scholarly citations from a minimum of two (2) sources in current Turabian format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the Bible, textbooks, scholarly articles, and online sources

You must respond to at least 2 of the following questions in separate threads. Consider these questions with the information in your textbooks in mind, but feel free to use other sources as needed to add to the conversation. In the subject line of each of your threads, acknowledge which question is being answered (e.g., “Discussion: Introduction to Hermeneutics, Question 1”), and restate the question within your thread. Post each thread as a new topic.

1. Give a definition of hermeneutics and then offer a discussion of the importance of 1 of the following components in interpretation – the role of the author of the text, the role of the original readers of the text, or the role of the interpreter. What kind of impact does this particular participant provide on an attempt to discover the meaning of a text? How important is this component?

2. Four challenges for Bible interpretation are listed in your text—the distance of time, cultural distance, geographical distance, and distance of language. Offer an argument for which challenge is the easiest to overcome and which is the most difficult. Be sure to define the challenge and to identify clearly the problems inherent in it.

3. Throughout the history of the Bible, allegorical methods have been employed as a means to discover a “hidden meaning” in the text. Outline the use of allegorical approaches and discuss the benefits and pitfalls of utilizing such an approach to interpret Scripture today.

4. Consider the history of biblical interpretation and choose 1 time period and 1 person whose method offers the most promise for attaining a clear interpretation of Scripture today. Be sure to identify the person and the method with special focus on how that method aids a modern interpreter in understanding Scripture

Why do we engage in apologetics (chapter 1 in Gould)? What is the relationship of truth to knowledge and faith (chapter 2 in Gould)?

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Discussion: Introduction to Apologetics

The student will complete two discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 400 words. There are two parts to each prompt, so approximately half of the 400 words should be dedicated to each part. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least one scholarly citation for each prompt part. Be sure to avoid extended quotes. These citations must be in the current Turabian format. Each reply must incorporate at least one scholarly citation in the current Turabian format, also while avoiding extended quotes. Acceptable sources include the textbooks and the Bible.

Answer the following questions:

Why do we engage in apologetics (chapter 1 in Gould)?

What is the relationship of truth to knowledge and faith (chapter 2 in Gould)?
In your thread, give a cohesive response to those 2 questions. Your thread must incorporate the following topics from your assigned reading:

A definition of apologetics that is supported by biblical and practical reasons for doing apologetics (chapter 1 in Gould)
A definition of truth that indicates the relationship of truth to knowledge as well as to faith (chapter 2 in Gould)

What was the first movie of the country, what were the political/social developments that affected cinema.

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History of U.S. Cinema

Describe the history of cinema in the U.S. For example, some questions you can answer are:

What was the first movie of the country, what were the political/social developments that affected cinema, explain the genres have been explored, if they have annual movie awards, if movies from that country have gathered international acclaim or distribution, etc. Keep in mind the bi-directional influence of movies and society.

SUMMARIZE the particular focus of each of the 4 evangelists, and EXPLAIN how?

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1. Using the Bible: Build a comparative harmony of the 4 gospels, for the analysis of the Central Message of the Baptism of Jesus Christ.

Identifying the differences and similarities, to present a comprehensive conclusion of that transcendental biblical fact; Use biblical quotes from the 4 gospels, be detailed in your analysis.
a) Differences
b) Similarities
c) Protagonists of the event
d) Central message and integral conclusion of the biblical fact

2. SUMMARIZE the particular focus of each of the 4 evangelists, and EXPLAIN how?

They present Jesus Christ as KING, SERVANT, MAN AND GOD. USE BIBLE TEXTS and be detailed in your statements.

3. Explain why God gave us 4 gospels? Do not write what you believe, write what the Bible says

Describe your ministry experience over that last three years.

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Writer Answer both of the following questions with a paragraph.

1. Describe your ministry experience over that last three years.
(Career Development and Counseling)
(Clinical Pastoral Care (CPE) Program Intern Chaplain at Nemours Children Hospital

2. What is your understanding of Missional Christianity?

 

Give two examples of how deism undermines the key tenants of Christian theism.

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Explain the transition from Christian theism to deism in the 17th century.

Give at least three factors in the development of deism.

Give two examples of how deism undermines the key tenants of Christian theism.

Who can study the Bible?-FROM THE BOOK OF John MacArthur

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Who can study the Bible? FROM THE BOOK OF John MacArthur – The Power of the Word and How to Study It. AND MAKE A SUMMARY BY EMPHASIZING THE SIX REQUIREMENTS TO STUDY THE BIBLE.

What do we know about the editing process that led this passage to be included in the book in which it is found, in the place where it is found?

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Origins: As far as we know, who was the author of this text? When was it written? For what purpose was it written, and what do we know about the social situation the author was writing in?

Sources: As far as we know, did this passage originate from sources older than the present book in which it is found? What do we know about the editing process that led this passage to be included in the book in which it is found, in the place where it is found?

Insights: Based on your research, what are some insights that biblical criticism provides into the meaning or significance of this passage? These insights can be gained from the close study of the words of the passage, a study of its form or genre, research into the social and historical context of the passage, etc. (This section should take up the majority of the paper)