What techniques do they use that we associate more with fiction rather than non-fiction?

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The four gospels and the Book of Acts as literature

In what sense are these books literature

What techniques do they use that we associate more with fiction rather than non-fiction?

How are they structured?

How is meaning conveyed through the structure

Do they reference other literature?

Does Christian eschatology differ from that taught by Jesus?

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  1. Describe the eschatological expectations found in the New Testament
    1. Describe Jesus’s eschatological teaching
      1. How did it differ from the Jewish understanding of the time?
      2. Is it a realized or a future eschatology?
  • Did his teaching come true?
  1. Does Christian eschatology differ from that taught by Jesus?
    1. Does the role of Jesus change?
    2. Does Christian eschatology change over time?
  2. In the above be sure to discuss the synoptic gospels, John, the letters of Paul, and the Book of Revelation.

What sort of Christology does the New Testament present?

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  1. What sort of Christology does the New Testament present?
    1. What were the messianic expectations in Judaism of the time?
      1. What messiahs were expected?
    2. What sort of Christological understanding did Jesus have of himself?
      1. Did Jesus teach he was the Messiah?
    3. When did the disciples understand he was the Messiah?
      1. If so, which Messiah?
    4. Does Jesus fulfil Jewish Christological expectations?
    5. Is Christian Christology low or high?
      1. Was Jesus before his death seen as more man or God?
      2. How does this differ to his after-death manifestation.
    6. Does the understanding of Jesus as Messiah change over time? If so, how?
    7. In the above be sure to discuss the Christology of Paul, the synoptic gospels (Mark, Luke, and Matthew), John, and Hebrews, and whether they differ.

Write about the patient’s experience and analyze it and your response to the patient based on the readings.

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Write about the patient’s experience and analyze it and your response to the patient based on the readings. The post should be 3-5 well developed paragraphs. The linked readings can be used. You ae welcomed to make this up as long as it sounds good. Please use the articles provided as references.

Compare and contrast ceremonies performed by African religions to those of Hinduism and Buddhism

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Now that you are exploring Africa on your next continental adventure for Religious News, you will come across many religious practices.

For this news report, your boss has asked you to examine the religious beliefs you witness in Africa by reporting back on the following components:

compare and contrast ceremonies performed by African religions to those of Hinduism and Buddhism
determine if you feel it is wise for the Dogon to incorporate new and modern practices into their historic religion; and
summarize the role of clothing within African culture.
Your report must be at least two pages in length, not including title and reference pages. Include at least two outsides sources, which can include the textbook and videos from the unit, and follow APA guidelines throughout.

What are your thoughts on how these mega temples might work?

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As we are looking at two of our larger religions this week, I think it would be interesting to look at how Christianity and Judaism are evolving in modern times. I recently attended a Bar Mitzvah and was pleasantly surprised when the Rabbi grabbed up a guitar and a Star of David tambourine and started jamming. As my mother’s church has a drum circle, this should not have been too surprising, but it still struck me as oddly out of place next to the traditionalism of much of the ceremonial rites.

Yet, shouldn’t a religion actually reach the people?
And if the purpose of religion is to help people reach a deeper meaning, does it matter if that meaning in reached through reading a text in a language no longer used or through a fun song?

What are your thoughts on the Jewish faith following the model which seems to work so well for so many?
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You will need to click to get to this video, but it is interesting to note that every televangelist I could find who were Jewish also spoke favorably of Jesus.

Why do you think that would be?
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What are your thoughts on how these mega temples might work?
Does the Jewish faith need to switch to the Mega-church model to survive?
Do they have a better way to maintain membership?

Please watch the videos and answer the questions any question please reach out to me

Discuss the idea of intertexualism and how these power point reveals contrary views that are expressed in the narratives.

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Assignment Module 6 Intertextualism

In the learning Module under Course documents, review the two power points that cover the intertextualism of Jonah and Noah, Job and Abraham in the Akeidah or binding of Isaac. Discuss the idea of intertexualism and how these power point reveals contrary views that are expressed in the narratives. Discuss which view your favor in each pair. Three to four pages.

How would you define religion?

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Theology 1045 — Christian Marriage

Opening Questionnaire

Find a private place, silence your surroundings, and take a moment to reflect on each question. Do not be afraid to dig deep—in fact, the only way this assignment will serve you properly over the course of the semester is if you dig deep.

Directions: Answer the following set of questions in their entirety. Answer them as thoughtfully, truthfully, and articulately as your intellect will allow. Each of your responses will be a minimum of 150 words—at this point in your life, you will have accumulated enough opinions and beliefs about the following questions, regardless of what those opinions are, regardless of your religious and cultural background, and your familial upbringing. I do not expect or want you to give me answers you think I want to hear—I want answers that you have embroidered on your heart. Period. Also, do not be afraid of not being “politically correct” in your responses—you will not be offending me or anyone else in this course. Simply be honest.

  1. As of today, you have had a number of years to experience life and explore the greater world. Your experiences have helped shape the way you perceive, understand, and deal with the world. You have seen people succeed and fail; you have seen people endure pain, suffering, and even death. You have seen a variety of ways through which life can be lived out. Are some ways of life better than others? If so, which kind and why? If not, how come? Do the beliefs which people hold have any impact on the way they act out in the world, and beyond that, on the grand historical narrative of humanity?
  2. How would you define religion? What is the goal of religion? Is it “man-made?” Is there a kind of religion or religious system which you would consider credible and wholesome? What does that look like? What religion or religious system which you would consider foolish or destructive? What does that look like?
  3. Are all religions are the same? Why or why not? Is there a religion which you might consider to be better than the rest? If so, which? If not, why not?
  4. Should religion be taught in schools in the USA? If so, which religion should be taught, and how should we decide? Has removing religious education from schools brought about positive or negative results to the ethics and morality our recent generations?
  5. What is the eschatological or “end” goal of the life of a human being? Can people live virtuous lives without the influence of religion or religious beliefs? If so, how does one develop a grounded sense of ethics and morality? If not, why not?
  6. In your estimation, which has more positively influenced the world, atheism or religion? Which of the two has had a more negative impact? How so? (Be specific)
  7. If any at all, what kind of religious background do you come from? Do you still identify with it, or have you found something else to replace it? Why or why not?
  8. In what ways has your religion or lack thereof, impacted your life and shaped the way you perceive, understand, and live within the world? What do you use as your ethical and moral canon, or “ruler.”
  9. Is the physical world all there is, or is there something spiritual which exists beyond the physical, impacting it along the way? How have you come to this conclusion?
  10. Do you believe in an afterlife? If so, what does it look like? How does one get there? What do you make of the idea of eternal heaven and eternal hell?
  11. Do you believe that some sort of higher, intelligent consciousness, has ordered and continues to order the world around you? Why or why not?
  12. Do you believe in God? Why or why not? What do you exactly mean by the word believe? What do you exactly mean by the word God?