The Students Will Write A Critical Introduction To A Book Of

The Students Will Write A Critical Introduction To A Book Of Bible Ea

The students will write a critical introduction to a book of the Bible. Each student will select a biblical book, read it in its entirety, and research its historical background, literary structure, major themes, place in the biblical storyline, and theological message. Students should cite at least 6 non-internet, academic sources (books, journal articles, etc.). The paper should be 6-10 pages long (Times New Roman, 12-point font with 1-inch margins all around) and include a bibliography (which is not counted toward the page total). The paper should contain the following sections: a) Critical Issues (author, date, provenance, occasion, sources, etc.) b) Literary structure (two-level outline the major sections of the book and then a 1-2 paragraph summary) c) Place in the storyline of the Bible (use Roberts here) d) Major themes and theological message e) Personal reflection on the book. Suggested resources include the ESV Study Bible, New International Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, and the New Dictionary of Biblical Theology. This is a critical assignment for the course and must be passed at an acceptable rate to pass the course.

Paper For Above instruction

[Insert your full, comprehensive academic paper here, approximately 1000 words, addressing each section with detailed analysis, scholarly citations, and personal reflection.]

References

  • Bartlett, David. Jude and 2 Peter. Word Biblical Commentary, WBC 50. Dallas: Word Books, 1981.
  • Childs, Brevard S. Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture. SCM Press, 1979.
  • Longman III, Tremper, and Raymond B. Dillard. Introduction to the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2006.
  • McKenzie, Steven L. The trouble with reading the Bible. Scripture & Theology, 1998.
  • Roberts, A. L. The Biblical Story: An Introduction. Baker Academic, 2005.
  • Vanhoozer, Kevin J. The Drama of Doctrine: A Canonical-Linguistic Approach to Christian Theology. Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
  • Brueggemann, Walter. The Prophetic Imagination. Fortress Press, 1978.
  • Seitz, Christopher R. Icon of Christ: The Mission of Augustine's Theology. Eerdmans, 2011.
  • Wright, N. T. Knowing Jesus: The Gospel and Our Culture. SPCK Publishing, 2012.
  • Goldingay, John. Theology of the Old Testament: Testimony, Dispute, Advocacy. Fortress Press, 2006.

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