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In-class quiz:, from this week's readings.
Clues given on email, 1.1 and moodle announcements.
1)The only time the Bible mentions, "These are the ten commandments," this commandment is on the list: "You shall not boil a baby goat in its mothers milk," T __ F__
2) Kraybill: It's important to know that the ____________ believed in Oral Law/Torah (not just written).
- a)Pharisees
- b)Sadducees
- c)Dave Matthews Band
- d)Zealots
- e) Essenes
3)Fee and Stuart: In biblical days, how does a writer of a letter start the letter? with their first name
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4)Nouwen: "We did it together"
5,) In "Everything is Spiritual" (at 1:03:24 through 1:05:40 in the video), Rob Bell suggests that the key difference between the biblical creation story and the other ancient one he mentioned is that in the biblical account, God made the world out of joy, and not out of conflict.
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"I can't believe they fell for it":
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This class asks
- "1)How do I read a text of Scripture via a Three Worlds approach?"
- 2)"What does Scripture have to say about community?
- 3)What does Scripture have to say about my major?
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The Three Worlds
appproach to reading the Bible
appproach to reading the Bible
: here is an introduction.
This below is how one student summarized the worlds (she has more detail here)
Literary World--The literary world of the Bible is simply the text itself, apart from anything outside the text. We mean the world (or, better, worlds) created by the text; the words on the page, by the stories, songs, letters and the myriad other types of literature that make up the Bible. All good literature (and the Bible is, among other things, good literature) creates in readers' minds magnificent, mysterious, and often moving worlds that take on a reality of their own, whether or not they represent anything real outside the pages (Hauer and Young ch 2).
Historical World--The historical world of the Bible isthe world "behind the text" or "outside the text". It is the context in which the Bible came to be written, translated, and interpreted over time, until the present. In studying the historical world of the Bible, we look for evidence outside the text that helps us answer questions such as, who wrote this text, when was it written, to whom was it written, and why was it written. We also probe the text itself for evidence that links it to historical times, places, situations, and persons (Hauer and Young 2)..
Contemporary World--The contemporary world is the "world in front of the text" or the "world of the reader." In one sense, there are as many contemporary worlds of the Bible as there are readers, for each of us brings our own particular concerns and questions to the text. They inevitably shape our reading experience. We are all interested in answering the questions of whether the Bible in general, or particular texts, have any relevance to our personal lives
Video of what I said in class and more:
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I SAY TO YOU TODAY, "YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE.'
or is it,
I SAY TO YOU, " TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE."
The original manuscripts of the Bible not only run all letters, all caps, together, but include no punctuation.
Punctuation matters.
Everything is context.
context is everything.
context is everything.
Me at 19,000 feet.. Peruvian sheperdette LEADING FROM BEHIND
Isaiah 30:21-23:
21 You will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way. Follow it, whether it turns to the right or to the left.”
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Biblical
Perspectives Signature Assignment
(final paper)
Due: three days
after last class, by 11:59 p.m. Submit to Turnitin.com
TASK
The signature assignment
(final paper) for Biblical Perspectives is designated as a significant 5-7 page
paper that is designed to address the meaning of a biblical text. Using the
skills gained in the course, develop a paper that combines an understanding of
the historical, literary and contemporary worlds of the text. The text is the
New Testament book of Philemon.
PURPOSE
The paper is meant
to demonstrate the student’s own analysis and ability to work with a biblical
text and as such need not utilize other resources as in a traditional research
paper. This is a NOT a research paper;
it is a SEARCH paper, where you search out what you think is the
meaning/message of Philemon.
However, it could be
hugely helpful (and improve your grade) to draw in one (or perhaps more)
lessons from class to build your thesis.
FORM
Thesis: The paper should include a clear
thesis statement (somewhere in your
paper) in the form of “the book of
Philemon is about…” Note: by
“about,” we mean not just “about” in the sense of storyline and
characters—though you definitely include that somewhere in your paper, as
well. We mean what the book is
ultimately “about”—life lesson, message, moral, sermon point or Contemporary
World “app.” Make it general; do not
include characters from the story in your statement. Be as specific and concise
as possible.
Body: The body of the paper should
demonstrate a recognizable structure that articulates why the thesis is viable.
The body of the paper may take the form of a verse by verse analysis, follow
the categories of historical/literary/contemporary worlds, or use any thematic
analysis that is most useful.
Conclusion: The conclusion should restate the thesis and
the support in summary fashion. The conclusion is also a place for reflection
on the implications of Philemon for your life and work. Apply it to your daily
life/work.
Sign (Symbol): Throughout this course we have been
using one guiding sign for each night, corresponding to the theme of the
evening. Based on your study of the book
of Philemon, develop your own sign/symbol that you feel adequately conveys the message
of the book and explain it in a paragraph.
Papers will not be accepted without the sign and explanation. (The sign
is something you draw or create, not anything you find online or elsewhere)
Be sure to also
include: Evidence from the text re: whether the slavery (of Onesimus) and
brotherhood of Philemon and Onesimus are literal, metaphorical, or both. Evidence
from the text re: whether Onesimus ran away.
GRADING:
Grading is based
upon how well the thesis is stated and supported, by the clarity of the
structure, by the depth of thought and by the quality of mechanics (spelling,
grammar).
See the meaning of
letter grades at FPU below.
All papers must be submitted to turnitin.com (instructions on next
page).
If there are red marks in every paragraph (or
nearly every paragraph) for grammar/spelling/mechanics, the paper will not be
accepted. Big rules: no “you” words or contractions.
From FPU HANDBOOK:
A=Superior. The student has
demonstrated a quality of work and accomplishment far beyond the formal requirements and shown originality of thought
and mastery of material.
B=Above Average.
The student’s achievement
exceeds the usual accomplishment, showing a clear
indication of initiative
and grasp of subject.
C=Average. The student has met the formal requirements and has
demonstrated good comprehension of the subject and reasonable ability to handle
ideas.
D=Below Average. The
student’s accomplishment leaves much to be desired. Minimum requirements have been met but were inadequate.
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We watched this, see notes below, You'll need it for forum 2.7 Extra credit
Allegory:
Philemon, an allegory?
Consider the following passage (Philemon 8-18) with these analogies in mind:
Paul (the advocate) : Jesus
Onesmus (the guilty slave) : us (sinners)
Philemon (the slave owner) : God the Father
Accordingly, though I (Paul) am bold enough in Christ to command you (Philemon) to do what is required, yet for love's sake I prefer to appeal to you—I, Paul, an old man and now a prisoner also for Christ Jesus— I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment. (Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful to you and to me.) I am sending him back to you, sending my very heart. I would have been glad to keep him with me, in order that he might serve me on your behalf during my imprisonment for the gospel, but I preferred to do nothing without your consent in order that your goodness might not be by compulsion but of your own free will. For this perhaps is why he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, as a beloved brother—especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me. If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it—to say nothing of your owing me even your own self. LINK: Philemon, an allegory?
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Bonus: the processional: (didn't show in class):
WHY DO WE THINK OF THE COMMANDMENTS MORE LIKE FUNERAL THAN A WEDDING?
Often when I officiate weddings, and the groom is nervous, I try to lighten the mood. I pull out my little black book in front of all the groomsmen and fake a shocking, "Oh my goodness, I accidentally brought my funeral book by mistake!! But I'll just read from it anyway..i mean it's the same idea. Is that OK?" Then there is a laugh of relief when they realize I'm kidding!
But at Margaret and Paul's wedding.....
find my wedding book right away, so i did actually bring the funeral book instead. It didn't really matter, as after doing years of weddings I don't need the book, I just use it to stick little sticky notes in for the sermon, prompts, names etc....oh, and to look pastoral and cool.So I just crossed out the big title "FUNERAL" on the spine with a black marker, so folks wouldn't see it while I was up front (:
Then for a laugh and a few pics, after the service, I rubbed off the ink so you could read it.
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THESIS: The Ten Commandments are a ________
Then scroll down for the question..
Was "wedding" on your list?
.....or "love"?
What does all this have to do with a wedding?
Here's a study guide for the
video:..
video:..
see pp.197-251 here
Sadly, "I Led You Like a Bride" video is not online anymore, but can be rented on Amazon Prime for 1.99 here, or from publisher online at 3.99https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/i-led-you-like-a-bride
Sadly, "I Led You Like a Bride" video is not online anymore, but can be rented on Amazon Prime for 1.99 here, or from publisher online at 3.99https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/i-led-you-like-a-bride
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