Question | Answer |
The class is broken up into three mini courses: | Bible background/general methodology for studying the bible;exegetical method (Exodus);Applying exegetical method (Deuteronomy) |
Thomas Oden's Perspective on Biblical Study | We can approach it lighthearted recognizing how little we know. Studying the bible doesn't have to be serious, we must be concerned with having the right perspective of ourselves as we endeavor to understand the mysteries. (key word:comic) |
How should we read the bible? | Critically (carefully) |
The bible has empirically based (technical) characteristics, such as... | Genres- narrative, poetry, proverb, prophesy |
Bible is from the Greek Words__ ________which means_________ | Ta biblia: "The book" |
The bible is the world's all time... | best seller |
The bible is not just one book instead it is... | a compilation of books |
What are the two major sections of the bible? | The Old Testament and New Testament |
What is another name for The Old Testament | "The First Testament" or "The Hebrew Bible" |
What language was the old testament written in? | Hebrew and Aramaic(cousin language) |
Macro-level stories | Creation of the World;Human sinfulness;Origin of languages(Babylon);Israels national history |
Micro-level stories | Tribal tales, family tales, interpersonal narratives |
How many years does the First Testament cover? | 1500 years |
How many years does the New Testament Cover? | 100 years |
What language was the New Testament written in? | Greek (different than today's greek) |
Where are the Jesus stories found? | In the 4 Gospels |
Where is the story of the early Church found? | Acts |
What are the doctrinal teachings? | Epistles (letters) how to think and behave |
The basic definition of the bible | The unique record of God's dealings with people over the ages |
Michael Coogan's definition | The story of how GOd interacted with the world and particularly with his people Israel |
The Boring Academic definition | The canonical writing accepted as normative for a religious faith. In Christianity, the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) and the New Testament comprise the bible. Theologically, the bible is acknowledged in the church as a revelation from God. |
WHat is a canon? | "reed", "rod", a straight stick used for measuring. |
What is the biblical canon? | The canon is the list of books that "measure up". A closed list of authoritative books- considered scripture |
The Jewish Canon is broken up into three parts called.. | Tripartite |
The Tripartite includes | 1.Torah
2.Nevi'im (prophets)
-former and latter
3.Ketuvi'im (writings)-poetical/wisdom lit |
The song of Psalms is part of what section of the tripartite? | The Ketuvi'im |
Jeremiah is part of what section of the tripartite? | the Nevi'im |
Ketuvi'im | prophets and kings |
Nevi'im | Songs, songs/stories of sadness,also Daniel, ponderings also Ezra-Nehemiah, Chronicles |
What is another name for the Jewish canon? | TaNaKh(vowels are only present for pronunciation |