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

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.

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.

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.

Assignment 2: Detailed Outline of Mark

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Due: July 23 Thu ONLINE submission.
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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.

2. Orientation for New Students, Part 2. 

Date: June 29, 2015 (Monday) - Moved to July 2, Thursday 11:15 (Graduate Research class, last period).

Venue:T1 classroom

Topics: Term Paper, Comprehensive Examinations, and The DWST Pastoral Ministry Program (for AB in Theology Students in T1).

Judeo-Christian History - Review Questions

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The Greco-Roman World

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References:

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