Rel 102 Final Fall 2015 Torah In Three

Rel 102 Final Fall 20151 Torah Inthree

Define cosmology and then identify the explicit (stated) and implicit (implied) cosmology in one of the following scriptural texts. You may use other scriptural citations within the Torah to support your cosmological argument, as well as references from Ceresko text or class notes. However, you should primarily use the stated scriptural text. a. Genesis 2:4-25 b. Genesis 9:1-17 c. Genesis 22: .

Read Ceresko text, Chapter 15, pp. and write a three paragraph essay outlining one of the following texts. Define the socio-economic situation, the major issues, and the historical context. You will not be able to cover the whole text in three paragraphs so pick a few concepts that you think are important. Hint: Look at Ceresko, page 381. a. 1 Samuel 10 b. 1 Kings 21 c. 2 Kings .

Using one of the following texts, describe the historical context, socio-economic issues, and themes the prophet is using from earlier Israelite scripture in five paragraphs. Highlight key texts and interpret from there, noting that prophets may cite from the Torah, Historical, or earlier prophets but not the New Testament. a. Isaiah 11 (Ceresko, pp. 212–215) b. Jeremiah 22 (Ceresko, p. 217) c. Daniel 7 (Ceresko, pp. 336–338).

Write a five paragraph essay exploring how the author of the gospel appropriates prophetic language to define who Jesus is, using one of the following texts. Use other Old and New Testament parallels to support your argument but focus primarily on the chosen gospel. Find two or three themes, images, or ideas to elaborate on. a. Mark 9 and Isaiah 53. b. Matthew 24 and Jeremiah 51:46–64. c. John 12:20–36 and Daniel 7.

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Cosmology, broadly speaking, is the study of the origin, structure, and nature of the universe, encompassing beliefs about how the universe came into being, its fundamental principles, and its ultimate purpose. This concept varies significantly across different cultures and religious traditions. In biblical cosmology, particularly within the Torah, cosmology often reflects the worldview and theological understanding of the universe as created and ordered by God. It addresses the relationship between God, humanity, and the cosmos, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the divine structuring of the universe. The explicit cosmology in Genesis 1:1–2:4a portrays a universe created by God's spoken word, with a structured cosmos comprising sky, sea, land, and living creatures, emphasizing order and divine authority. Implicitly, this cosmology suggests a universe governed by divine law, where humanity is entrusted with stewardship, indicating an interconnected divine plan.

Focusing on Genesis 2:4–25, the explicit and implicit cosmologies reveal deeper theological meanings. The text describes the creation of man and woman, emphasizing God's intimate relationship with humans and the environment. Explicitly, Genesis 2 presents a personal, close-knit creation act where God forms man from dust and plants a garden for him, highlighting human dependence on divine provision and care. Implicitly, this reflects a worldview where humans are integral to God's creation, tasked with tending the garden, symbolizing human stewardship and responsibility within a divinely ordered universe. The narrative underscores a harmonious cosmos rooted in divine intention, where humans are partners with God in maintaining creation, thus shaping a worldview that values stewardship rather than domination. Contemporary interpretations, supported by biblical scholarship, affirm that this text communicates a cosmology centered on divine-human partnership within an ordered universe.

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