"Introduction
to the New Testament" |
Online Resources - Fall 2005
Class Date | Online Resources |
Th-8/25 | · Philosophy/Theology
Powerpoint Presentation - incl. Three Great Western Religions · E.N.T.E.R. - Electronic New Testament Educational Resources |
T-8/30 | · Comparative
Chart of Hebrew & Christian Bibles - esp. distinction between HB &
LXX · New Testament Canon - arrangement & overview by genre |
Th-9/1 | · Glossary
of Important Terms for Biblical Studies - first four sections · Biblical Genres & Form Criticism - the Bible is not just one book, but a library collection! |
T-9/6 | · Israelite/Jewish
History - Egyptian to Greek Eras · Descendants of Abraham - an abbreviated family tree, from Abraham to the NT era |
Th-9/8 | · Biblical
References - citing book names, chapter and verse numbers · New Testament Canon - formation & transmission, criteria for canonicity, role of Evangelists · Five Gospel Parallels - allows you to view 2, 3, 4, or 5 Gospels in parallel columns (off-site) |
T-9/13 | · Covenants
& Pillars of Judaism - a summary of OT theology · Israelite/Jewish History - Roman & Christian Eras · Gospel acc. to Mark: Outlines and Analyses - study esp. the "Central Section" |
Th-9/15 | · The
Four Gospels: Comparative Charts - study in detail · The Synoptic Problem and Some Proposed Solutions - know esp. the "Four-Source Theory" · The Synoptic Gospels: Structural Outlines and Unique Materials - learn the three outlines |
T-9/20 | · Christological
Titles in the New Testament - Christ, Son of God, Son of Man, etc. · Overview of NT Geography - Region of Palestine only, for now · Matthew's Gospel: Five Major Discourses - showing Matthew's Jesus as the "New Moses" |
Th-9/22 |
· Parables
of Jesus in the Gospels |
T-9/27 | · Acts of the Apostles - Outline and Major Themes |
Th-9/29 |
· The
Fourth Gospel: Introductory Materials - memorize the first outline; review
other pages |
T-10/4 | · The Letters/Epistles of John |
Th-10/6 | · Non-canonical
Gospels (off-site) - see esp. Gospel of Thomas & Gospel of Peter · Nag Hammadi Library (off-site) - from the "Gnosis Society" |
T-10/11 | · Miracle
Stories in the Gospels - know the categories · Jesus Gives Sight to the Blind |
Th-10/13 | · Jewish
Groups at the Time of Jesus - be able to describe each of the groups · Rulers in Israel during the Roman Era · Progression of Theologies in Ancient Judaism - know the differences |
T-10/18 |
·
Defintions of "Apocalyptic" - know the definitions and features |
Th-10/20 | · The
Resurrection of Jesus - learn the definitions of terms and the categories
type of traditions · Christological Titles in the New Testament - know the distinctive meanings of all the titles |
T-10/25 | · Pauline
Chronology - learn the main "phases" of Paul's life (including
lots of details by now) · Pauline Geography - know the names and locations of the Roman provinces and their capitals |
Th-10/27 | · NT
Letter Structure - know the structural format of ancient letters, and
the distinctive features of Paul's · Paul's Missionary Associates - esp. Barnabas, Silas, Timothy, Titus, and the main "categories" |
T-11/1 | · Paul
and the Christians in Corinth - study the timeline of Paul's interactions w/
Corinth · Major Pauline Themes |
Th-11/3 | · Social
Aspects of the Pauline Churches - study esp. citizenship, slavery, and
prisons · Literary Overviews of the Pauline Letters |
T-11/8 | · Contrasts between Galatians and Romans - konw the definitions, and the processes vs. results |
Th-11/10 | · The
Deutero-Pauline Letters - know the main differences: the undisputed vs.
disputed letters · The Letters to the Colossians and the Ephesians · The Pastoral Epistles: 1 & 2 Timothy & Titus |
T-11/15 | · Paul
& James on Faith & Works - why do they apparently, but not really,
contradict each other . Acts of Paul and Thecla (off-site; skim quickly) |
Th-11/17 | · The Epistle to the Hebrews |
T-11/22 | · Household
Codes in the NT · Paul's Missionary Associates - focus on the women |
T-11/29 | · The
Epistles of Peter · The Epistle of James · The Letter of Jude |
Th-12/1 | · Study
Materials for the Book of Revelation · Defintions of "Apocalyptic" · Numbers in the Book of Revelation |
T-12/6 | · The
Development of the NT Canon (offsite) · Study Guide for the Final Exam |
Th-12/8 | optional review session: Q&A only, no new material; in regular classroom at our usual time |
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