Synoptics I: Outlines from Synoptics Group Reporters

Synoptics I: Outlines from Synoptics Group Reporters: UPDATED 10/1/15

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.

Additional Notes on Matthew

1. The Annunciation to Joseph/Birth of Jesus
2. The Structure of the Sermon on the Mount
3. Sermon on the Mount and its Parallels in Mark and Luke
4. Parables of Jesus

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.

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)?

Midterm Exam Grades

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.

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.

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?

Quiz on Friday - Sept 4, 2015

Coverage: Synoptics Pericope Reports:

• 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