Jesus' Teachings on Marriage and Divorce
Experience the joy of the good news from a Jewish sage in Galilee called Jesus. Study the texts which Matthew, Mark and Luke composed about him. For the first semester (SS 201) you will learn about the cultures and traditions out of which these gospels were composed; understand the so-called synoptic problem; and engage in the different passages in Mark and Matthew on Jesus’ life, on what he preached and practiced in Galilee, and on his passion, death and resurrection.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
Results of the Final Exam
You may now claim your Finals Blue Book in the Library.
Your final grades will come later.
99 - Abella (SASMA)
99 - Peraren (San Pablo)
97 - Logdat (SASMA)
96 - Creencia (SVD)
96 - Pedrialva (San Pablo)
96 - Sanico (TMP)
95 - Lagrada (TMP)
94 - Cruz (SSP)
94 - Imbao (FMSA)
94 - Ruga (Two Hearts)
94 - Udasco (SVD)
93 - Orit (MSP)
92
92
91
91
91
90
89
89
88
88
87
87
86
86
86
84
83
83
83
82
81
80
80
77
77
76
75
75
73
71
71
71
68
67
Your final grades will come later.
99 - Abella (SASMA)
99 - Peraren (San Pablo)
97 - Logdat (SASMA)
96 - Creencia (SVD)
96 - Pedrialva (San Pablo)
96 - Sanico (TMP)
95 - Lagrada (TMP)
94 - Cruz (SSP)
94 - Imbao (FMSA)
94 - Ruga (Two Hearts)
94 - Udasco (SVD)
93 - Orit (MSP)
92
92
91
91
91
90
89
89
88
88
87
87
86
86
86
84
83
83
83
82
81
80
80
77
77
76
75
75
73
71
71
71
68
67
Friday, October 2, 2015
You may now claim your quiz blue book
You may now claim your quiz blue book from one of the library staff.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Final Exam in Synoptics I: Puncta Pro Examinatione
Date: October 9 Fri
Venue: Arnoldus Hall
Time: 8:10 am-10:10 am
Duration: Two Hours
Part I: Short Answer = 35 points
Part II: Exegetical Essay = 15 points
For the exegetical essay, prepare to present and comment on a (one only) particular pericope from the list of passages reported in class. You can also work on your own pericope report. The format should be:
I. Synopsis of the Text or Narrative (this is a summary in your own words)
II. Literary structure and features
III. Comments on some difficult words or phrases
IV. Interpretation
V. Very short personal reflection.
For Part I: Short Answer (Explain and elaborate in specific number of lines).
Several of these questions will be asked from the list below:
1. Why did Jesus prohibit the Twelve in going to the towns of the Gentiles and Samaritans? (Matt 10:5).
2.The meaning of the radicalism in the Matthean version of the sending of the Twelve (Matt 10:9; compare with Mark and Luke).
3. What is the sign of Jonah? (different interpretations).
4. What is a parable? Why does Jesus teach in parables?
5. Who is the sower in the Parable of the Sower? (Matt 13:1-23). Justify your answer. What could be message of this parable?
6. What is the literary genre of narrative of Jesus Walking on the Water (Matt 14:22-33)? What symbolisms does it portray? What are OT texts that may shed light on this? What Christology (identity of Jesus) does the narrative teach?
7. What is the ecclesiological dimension in the Confession of Peter (Matt 16:13-20). What are the differing opinions on the meaning of the "rock"?
8. Why did Jesus rebuke Peter so harshly in the First Passion and Resurrection Prediction (Matt 16:21-23)?
9 .Did Jesus allow divorce? What are the different interpretations of the Matthean exceptive clause (19:9).
10. What is the meaning of "eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven?" (Matt 19:12)?
11.The meaning of "he goes before you in Galilee" in Mark 16:7 and Matt 28:7.
12. The meaning of the apocalyptic scenario at the resurrection of Jesus (Matt 28:2).
13. The literary structure of the Great Commission (Matt 28:16-20).
14. The meaning of "teaching them to obey everything that I commanded you" (Mat 28:20a).
15. The meaning of "I am with you always, to the end of the age" (Matt 28:20b).
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And questions from past lessons and quizzes:
16. Explain the Markan Sammelberichte in Mark 1:14-15
17. Explain the essential message of Jesus of the kingdom of God in Mark 1:14-15
18. Discuss Matthew, the evangelist, who he was
19. The literary structure (5 discourses) and features of Matthew's gospel
20. Matthew's soteriology.
21. What does a paradigmatic day of Jesus consist of in Mark?
22. Explain the passage "The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast on that day" (Mark 2:20).
23. What are the possible literary forms or genres of the Healing of Bartimaeus (Mk 10:46-52). What are the elements of these genres?
24. In what sense the feeding of the 5,000 in Mk 6:30-34 point to the Last Supper and the eschatological banquet of at the messianic age?
25. Jesus' prayer at Gethsemane.
Venue: Arnoldus Hall
Time: 8:10 am-10:10 am
Duration: Two Hours
Part I: Short Answer = 35 points
Part II: Exegetical Essay = 15 points
For the exegetical essay, prepare to present and comment on a (one only) particular pericope from the list of passages reported in class. You can also work on your own pericope report. The format should be:
I. Synopsis of the Text or Narrative (this is a summary in your own words)
II. Literary structure and features
III. Comments on some difficult words or phrases
IV. Interpretation
V. Very short personal reflection.
For Part I: Short Answer (Explain and elaborate in specific number of lines).
Several of these questions will be asked from the list below:
1. Why did Jesus prohibit the Twelve in going to the towns of the Gentiles and Samaritans? (Matt 10:5).
2.The meaning of the radicalism in the Matthean version of the sending of the Twelve (Matt 10:9; compare with Mark and Luke).
3. What is the sign of Jonah? (different interpretations).
4. What is a parable? Why does Jesus teach in parables?
5. Who is the sower in the Parable of the Sower? (Matt 13:1-23). Justify your answer. What could be message of this parable?
6. What is the literary genre of narrative of Jesus Walking on the Water (Matt 14:22-33)? What symbolisms does it portray? What are OT texts that may shed light on this? What Christology (identity of Jesus) does the narrative teach?
7. What is the ecclesiological dimension in the Confession of Peter (Matt 16:13-20). What are the differing opinions on the meaning of the "rock"?
8. Why did Jesus rebuke Peter so harshly in the First Passion and Resurrection Prediction (Matt 16:21-23)?
9 .Did Jesus allow divorce? What are the different interpretations of the Matthean exceptive clause (19:9).
10. What is the meaning of "eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven?" (Matt 19:12)?
11.The meaning of "he goes before you in Galilee" in Mark 16:7 and Matt 28:7.
12. The meaning of the apocalyptic scenario at the resurrection of Jesus (Matt 28:2).
13. The literary structure of the Great Commission (Matt 28:16-20).
14. The meaning of "teaching them to obey everything that I commanded you" (Mat 28:20a).
15. The meaning of "I am with you always, to the end of the age" (Matt 28:20b).
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And questions from past lessons and quizzes:
16. Explain the Markan Sammelberichte in Mark 1:14-15
17. Explain the essential message of Jesus of the kingdom of God in Mark 1:14-15
18. Discuss Matthew, the evangelist, who he was
19. The literary structure (5 discourses) and features of Matthew's gospel
20. Matthew's soteriology.
21. What does a paradigmatic day of Jesus consist of in Mark?
22. Explain the passage "The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast on that day" (Mark 2:20).
23. What are the possible literary forms or genres of the Healing of Bartimaeus (Mk 10:46-52). What are the elements of these genres?
24. In what sense the feeding of the 5,000 in Mk 6:30-34 point to the Last Supper and the eschatological banquet of at the messianic age?
25. Jesus' prayer at Gethsemane.
26. The different interpretations of the reaction of the women in Mark 16:8
27. The different interpretations of the the presence of the five women in the Matthean Genealogy.
28. The meaning of "just" (dikaios) in the story of the birth of Jesus in Matthew (Matt 1:18-25)
29. The three general explanations of the "strictness" of the Sermon on the Mount
30. The significance of "mountain" in the Sermon on the Mount.
31. The meaning of "poor in the spirit" in the Matthean beatitude.
32. The different interpretations of "salt of the earth" in Matthew.
33. What are the six antithesis or contrasts in the Sermon on the Mount? What rabbinic method did Jesus use in this teaching?
34. Explain the Our Father as a Jewish prayer.
35. What could have been Jesus' point in warning his disciples against "battalogeo" (babble) in praying ib Sermon on the Mount?
36. What is the meaning of the ignorant "left hand" in almsgiving in the Sermon on the Mount?
37. The the five signs that will accompany the believers in the Longer Ending of Mark.
37. The the five signs that will accompany the believers in the Longer Ending of Mark.
Easter Narratives Mark and Matthew
Link: Easter Narratives Mark and Matthew
A handout will be given gratis in class.
A handout will be given gratis in class.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Quiz 10/2/15 updated
1. The meaning of "just" (dikaios) in the story of the birth of Jesus in Matthew (Matt 1:18-25)
2. The three general explanations of the "strictness" of the Sermon on the Mount
3. The significance of "mountain" in the Sermon on the Mount.
4. The meaning of "poor in the spirit" in the Matthean beatitude.
*here's a link to my past notes on the Sermon on the Mount (for questions 2, 3 and 4).
5. The different interpretations of "salt of the earth" in Matthew.
-Here's my personal reflection on this short parable.
That "salt" and "fire" indicates that the disciple is to be catalyst, read here or here.
6. What are the six antithesis? What rabbinic method did Jesus use in this teaching?
-You can read what I shared here.
7. Explain the Our Father as a Jewish prayer.
8. What could have been Jesus' point in warning his disciples against "battalogeo" (babble) in praying?
9. What is the meaning of the ignorant "left hand" in almsgiving? *Here's my own thoughts on almsgiving.
2. The three general explanations of the "strictness" of the Sermon on the Mount
3. The significance of "mountain" in the Sermon on the Mount.
4. The meaning of "poor in the spirit" in the Matthean beatitude.
*here's a link to my past notes on the Sermon on the Mount (for questions 2, 3 and 4).
5. The different interpretations of "salt of the earth" in Matthew.
-Here's my personal reflection on this short parable.
That "salt" and "fire" indicates that the disciple is to be catalyst, read here or here.
6. What are the six antithesis? What rabbinic method did Jesus use in this teaching?
-You can read what I shared here.
7. Explain the Our Father as a Jewish prayer.
8. What could have been Jesus' point in warning his disciples against "battalogeo" (babble) in praying?
9. What is the meaning of the ignorant "left hand" in almsgiving? *Here's my own thoughts on almsgiving.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
September 25, Eid'l Adha, schola vacat
Sept 25, Friday is schola vacat (Feast of Sacrifice). Reporters on that day will have their presentations on October 2, but all outlines must be submitted on Sept 24 before 5:00 pm.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Quiz 9/18/15
Short Answer (explain and elaborate). Two of these questions will be asked.
It pays to consult other commentaries which include your own insight backed up by arguments.
1. Jesus' prayer at Gethsemane.
2. The different interpretations of the reaction of the women in Mark 16:8.
While I might have an idea here, knowing other opinions (inc. your own) will enrich your answer.
3. The five signs that will accompany the believers in the Longer Ending of Mark.
This reflection of mine here might be of help.
4. The literary structure of the Infancy Narrative of Matthew (cf. Brown; from ppt. of the reporters).
You may visit also my post on this.
5. The different interpretations of the the presence of the five women in the Matthean Genealogy.
My post on this might be of help.
6. What is the "political" interpretation of Jesus' exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac (Mark 5:1-20)?
It pays to consult other commentaries which include your own insight backed up by arguments.
1. Jesus' prayer at Gethsemane.
2. The different interpretations of the reaction of the women in Mark 16:8.
While I might have an idea here, knowing other opinions (inc. your own) will enrich your answer.
3. The five signs that will accompany the believers in the Longer Ending of Mark.
This reflection of mine here might be of help.
4. The literary structure of the Infancy Narrative of Matthew (cf. Brown; from ppt. of the reporters).
You may visit also my post on this.
5. The different interpretations of the the presence of the five women in the Matthean Genealogy.
My post on this might be of help.
6. What is the "political" interpretation of Jesus' exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac (Mark 5:1-20)?
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Midterm Exam Grades
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| Questions |
Transmutation formula: = (score/50*45+55)
Passing score: 45% of 50 points
Passing grade: 75%
| Abella, Lito L. | 49 | 99.1 |
| Creencia, Michael M. | 48 | 98.2 |
| Logdat, Aldrin R. | 48 | 98.2 |
| Peraren, Rick Martim S. | 46 | 96.4 |
| Pedrialva, Lawrence P. | 45 | 95.5 |
| Udasco, Fhillipe Bernard Y. | 45 | 95.5 |
| Civico, Romnick S. | 43 | 93.7 |
| James, Gilbert | 43 | 93.7 |
| Sanico, Jay Anthonie A. | 43 | 93.7 |
| Tercena, Dexane Jairus N. | 43 | 93.7 |
| Lagrada, Agapito A. | 42 | 92.8 |
| Delin, John Francis M. | 41 | 91.9 |
| Dollesin, Rey J. | 41 | 91.9 |
| Hechanova,
John Paul B. |
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Attention: Submission of Pericope Assignments in PDF
Attention:
1. Submission of pericope assignments should all be in PDF format.
2. Online submission is a day before the reporting date but not later than 5:00 pm to give the professor time to review and repost.
There will be demerits for those who do not follow instructions.
1. Submission of pericope assignments should all be in PDF format.
2. Online submission is a day before the reporting date but not later than 5:00 pm to give the professor time to review and repost.
There will be demerits for those who do not follow instructions.
Quiz 9/11/15
Quiz 9/11/15
Short Answer. Two of the questions will be asked.1. What is the meaning of Jesus' parable: "But no one can enter a strong man's house and plunder his property without first tying up the strong man; then indeed the house can be plundered" (Mk 3:27)?
2. In what sense the feeding of the 5,000 in Mk 6:30-34 point to the Last Supper and the eschatological banquet of at the messianic age?
3. Explain the meaning of the presence of Elijah and Moses at the Transfiguration (Mk 9:1-13)
4. What are the possible literary forms or genres of the Healing of Bartimaeus (Mk 10:46-52). What are the elements of these genres?
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Quiz on Friday - Sept 4, 2015
Coverage: Synoptics Pericope Reports:
Format: Short Answer
Additional notes on the Reports:
1. The Question About Fasting (Mark 2:18-20)
2. List of Miracle Stories in the New Testament (with the Four Classical Types of Miracle Stories) by Fr. Felix Just, SJ
- Mark 1:21-34
- Mark 2:18-22
Format: Short Answer
Additional notes on the Reports:
1. The Question About Fasting (Mark 2:18-20)
2. List of Miracle Stories in the New Testament (with the Four Classical Types of Miracle Stories) by Fr. Felix Just, SJ
Monday, August 31, 2015
Outlines from Synoptics Group Reporters
Group
(2/2)
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Pericope
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Provisional
Title
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Date
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1. Tercena-Malvas
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Mk 1:21-34
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Aug 28
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2. Cruz-Fabregas
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Mk 2:18-22
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Aug 28
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3. Dollesin-Hechanova
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Mk 4:1-20
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Aug 28
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4. Gutierrez-Intan
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Mk 5:1-20
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Aug 28
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5. Udasco-Vejano
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Mk 6:30-34
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Aug 28
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6. Go Sheau Peng- Gilbert
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Mk 9:1-13
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Sept 4
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7. Ramos-Vista
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Mk 10:46-52
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Sept 4
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8. Orit-Ruga
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Mk 12:13-17
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Sept 4
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9. Olan-Roco
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Mk 13:1-37
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Sept 4
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10. Maningas-Mathew
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Mk 14:32-42
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Sept 4
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11. Abella-Delin
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Mk 16:1-8
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Sept 11
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12. Lagrada-Rufin
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Mk 16:9-20
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Sept 11
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13. Logdat-Marasigan
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Mt 1:1-17
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Sept 11
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14. Pedrialva-Peraren
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Mt 1:18-25
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Sept 11
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15. Creencia-Rapadas
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Mt 5:1-20
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Sept 11
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16. Gelaga-Laurente
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Mt 5:21-48
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Sept 18
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17. Fernandez-Sanico
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Mt 6:1-18
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Sept 18
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18. Domo-Mabelin
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Mt 10:5-15
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Oct 2
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19. Alonso-Felipe
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Mt 12:38-42
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Oct 2
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20. Civico-Pagal
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Mt 13:1-23
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Oct 2
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21. Balanay-Baldomar
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Mt 14:22-36
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Oct 2 | |
22. Manansala-Pilario
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Mt 16:13-28
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Oct 2
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23. Buhay-Imbao
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Mt 19:1-15
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Oct 2
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24. Flores
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scholion
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Oct 2
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25. Flores
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Mt 28:16-20
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Oct 2
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Thursday, August 13, 2015
Introduction to Matthew
Introduction to Matthew (FLORES)
Introduction to Matthew
by Charles H. Talbert, Matthew, Paideia Commentaries on the New Testament (Grand Rapids, Michigan: BakerAcademic, 2010), 1-27.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Monday, August 3, 2015
Midterm Exams
Midterm Exam in Synoptics 1
DWST- Flores – 8/7/15
Duration: 1:30 minutes
CLOSE EVERYTHING. ALL answers should be written in the blue book. Use your I.D. number only.WRITE LEGIBLY AND IN BLOCK LETTERS.
Part 1: Short Answer (in 3-5 lines only). Explain and/or elaborate: 25 points.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Part 2: Essay. Explain and/or elaborate one of these questions in a comprehensive way.
25 points.
1.
2.
DWST- Flores – 8/7/15
Duration: 1:30 minutes
CLOSE EVERYTHING. ALL answers should be written in the blue book. Use your I.D. number only.WRITE LEGIBLY AND IN BLOCK LETTERS.
Part 1: Short Answer (in 3-5 lines only). Explain and/or elaborate: 25 points.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Part 2: Essay. Explain and/or elaborate one of these questions in a comprehensive way.
25 points.
1.
2.
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Midterm Exams in Synoptics 1 (Fri Aug 7, 2015)
Coverage:
1. The Greco-Roman World
2. Judaism in the First Century C.E.
3. The Formation of the Gospels
4. The Gospel Genre
5. The Synoptic Problem
6. The Literary Structure (Content) of Mark's Gospel
7. The Evangelist and his Gospel (5 Ws)
8. The Composition of Mark's Gospel
9. Exegesis of Selected Passages
1. The Greco-Roman World
2. Judaism in the First Century C.E.
3. The Formation of the Gospels
4. The Gospel Genre
5. The Synoptic Problem
6. The Literary Structure (Content) of Mark's Gospel
7. The Evangelist and his Gospel (5 Ws)
8. The Composition of Mark's Gospel
9. Exegesis of Selected Passages
10. Methods of Interpretation (Hermeneutics)
Format:
Part I: Short Answer.
E.g. What does priority of Mark mean?
Part II: Essay (Long Answer). Choose one of the two questions.
E.g. Discuss the Synoptic Problem.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Introduction to the Gospel of Mark
Click here to download class notes on Introduction to the Gospel of Mark.
Take note that the coverage of the quiz on Friday: Discussion on the 5Ws of the Gospel (the Evangelist and his audience); Composition of the Gospel; and Outline (Structure) of the content of Mark.
Take note that the coverage of the quiz on Friday: Discussion on the 5Ws of the Gospel (the Evangelist and his audience); Composition of the Gospel; and Outline (Structure) of the content of Mark.
Thursday, July 9, 2015
The Synoptic Problem: A Way Throught the Maze by Mark Goodacre
The hard copy of this free e-book is available at the Arnoldus Library.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Attention T1
1. For tomorrow, Friday, 6-26-15, Synoptics Class 1 will begin at 9:05 a.m. instead of 8:10 am. Classroom: Arnoldus Hall.
Date: June 29, 2015 (Monday) - Moved to July 2, Thursday 11:15 (Graduate Research class, last period).
2. Orientation for New Students, Part 2.
Venue:T1 classroom
Topics: Term Paper, Comprehensive Examinations, and The DWST Pastoral Ministry Program (for AB in Theology Students in T1).
Monday, June 22, 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015
The Greco-Roman World
Click here:
Bart D. Ehrman, The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, 4th ed. (New York – Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008), pp. pp. 17-35. BS 2330.2 E37 2008
Howard Clark Kee, The Beginnings of Christianity: An Introduction to the New Testament (New York: T&T Clark, 2005), pp. 11-61: "The Impact of Graeco-Roman Politics and Culture on Judaism.” - BS 2330.2 .K44b c2005b
James S. Seffers, The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era: Exploring the Background of Early Christianity (Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervarsity, 1999) - BS 2410 .J44g c1999
Friday, May 8, 2015
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