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The Significance of Context: Understanding [Selected Biblical Text] through Historical, Social, Cultural, and Geographical Lenses

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Step 1: Gather at least three academic quality reference books (print or e-book format) dedicated to biblical study (e.g., Bible dictionary, Bible encyclopedia, Bible handbook, Old Testament or New Testament introduction, Bible Atlas, and/or Bible background commentary).
If available to you, the following resources will prove very useful for this assignment: The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament; The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament; The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament; The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. Also, InterVarsity Press publishes a series of dictionaries that address specific divisions of the Bible (Pentateuch, Historical Books, Prophets, Gospels, Epistles, etc.) and their background. Although the series is beginning to show its age, it remains a valuable and convenient resource. Each volume is accessible in e-book format through Crown College’s Watne Memorial Library (accessible at https://our.crown.edu/ics/Links to an external site. or http://www.crownlibrary.comLinks to an external site.).
When gathering reference tools, do not overlook the resources that are accessible online through Crown College’s Watne Memorial Library (accessible at https://our.crown.edu/ics/Links to an external site. or http://www.crownlibrary.comLinks to an external site.). The Credo research tool on the Library’s home page will be very useful.
Note: Be certain that the sources that you select for your research are academic quality sources. If you use websites, remember that they are not created equal. Use those websites listed in the syllabus or in Gorman, Elements of Biblical Exegesis, Appendix D, or websites of the same caliber.
Step 2: Research the historical, social, cultural, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text that you have selected for the exegesis paper. Use your reference tools to answer the types of questions Gorman lists in Chapter 4 (Historical, Sociopolitical, and Cultural Contexts, paragraph 6) of Elements of Biblical Exegesis and those you noted in the margins of the document containing your survey of the text. You are not required to write answers to these questions. Rather, use them as a guide as you examine the contexts of the text.
As you research, record notes, following best practices.
Note: You will submit a sample of your notes at the conclusion of Week 6 for grading.
Step 3: Write a 3 to 5-page paper (APA style page format), describing the historical, social, cultural, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text selected for the exegesis paper.
Include APA style in-text citations and an APA style reference list.
Submit the paper by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
Attachments
Please view the following:
APA Guidelines for Papers: APA 7 Student Format
Contexts of the Text Essay
Criteria
Points
Research
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student used three or more academic quality reference books dedicated to biblical study and relevant to the text.
13.6 to 15 pts
Proficient
Student used less than three academic quality reference books dedicated to biblical study and relevant to the text.
12.1 to 13.5 pts
Minimal
Student used one academic quality reference book dedicated to biblical study and relevant to the text, or used three or more popular reference books dedicated to biblical study.
10.6 to 12 pts
Unacceptable
Student used general reference books or did not use reference books.Student used general reference books or did not use reference books.
10.5 pts
/15 pts
Accuracy
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with a minimal number of errors.
36.1 to 40 pts
Proficient
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with a few errors.
32.1 to 36 pts
Minimal
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with some errors.
28.1 to 32 pts
Unacceptable
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with numerous errors.
28 pts
/40 pts
Thoroughness
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student thoroughly yet concisely addressed the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text.
36.1 to 40 pts
Proficient
Student addressed the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text, but the result was brief, vague, and/or too long.
32.1 to 36 pts
Minimal
Student addressed the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text, but the result was incomplete, incoherent, or ineffective.
28.1 to 32 pts
Unacceptable
Student addressed the historical, cultural, social, and/or geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text.
28 pts
/40 pts
Mechanics
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student followed APA style page format throughout the essay, wrote well, and included APA style citations and reference list, if necessary, with a minimal number of errors.
4.6 to 5 pts
Proficient
Student followed APA style page format throughout the essay, wrote well, and included APA style citations and reference list, if necessary, with some errors.
4.1 to 4.5 pts
Minimal
Student attempted to follow APA style page format throughout the essay, write well, and include APA style citations and reference list, if necessary, but made several errors, or followed a different style manual.
3.6 to 4 pts
Unacceptable
Student formatted the paper and/or wrote in a manner that hindered the reader’s ability to read and/or comprehend the essay’s content and/or did not include citations and/or reference list, although one or both was necessary.
3.5 pts
/5 pts
Choose a submission type
Step 1: Gather at least three academic quality reference books (print or e-book format) dedicated to biblical study (e.g., Bible dictionary, Bible encyclopedia, Bible handbook, Old Testament or New Testament introduction, Bible Atlas, and/or Bible background commentary).
If available to you, the following resources will prove very useful for this assignment: The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament; The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament; The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament; The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. Also, InterVarsity Press publishes a series of dictionaries that address specific divisions of the Bible (Pentateuch, Historical Books, Prophets, Gospels, Epistles, etc.) and their background. Although the series is beginning to show its age, it remains a valuable and convenient resource. Each volume is accessible in e-book format through Crown College’s Watne Memorial Library (accessible at https://our.crown.edu/ics/Links to an external site. or http://www.crownlibrary.comLinks to an external site.).
When gathering reference tools, do not overlook the resources that are accessible online through Crown College’s Watne Memorial Library (accessible at https://our.crown.edu/ics/Links to an external site. or http://www.crownlibrary.comLinks to an external site.). The Credo research tool on the Library’s home page will be very useful.
Note: Be certain that the sources that you select for your research are academic quality sources. If you use websites, remember that they are not created equal. Use those websites listed in the syllabus or in Gorman, Elements of Biblical Exegesis, Appendix D, or websites of the same caliber.
Step 2: Research the historical, social, cultural, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text that you have selected for the exegesis paper. Use your reference tools to answer the types of questions Gorman lists in Chapter 4 (Historical, Sociopolitical, and Cultural Contexts, paragraph 6) of Elements of Biblical Exegesis and those you noted in the margins of the document containing your survey of the text. You are not required to write answers to these questions. Rather, use them as a guide as you examine the contexts of the text.
As you research, record notes, following best practices.
Note: You will submit a sample of your notes at the conclusion of Week 6 for grading.
Step 3: Write a 3 to 5-page paper (APA style page format), describing the historical, social, cultural, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text selected for the exegesis paper.
Include APA style in-text citations and an APA style reference list.
Submit the paper by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
Attachments
Please view the following:
APA Guidelines for Papers: APA 7 Student Format
Contexts of the Text Essay
Criteria
Points
Research
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student used three or more academic quality reference books dedicated to biblical study and relevant to the text.
13.6 to 15 pts
Proficient
Student used less than three academic quality reference books dedicated to biblical study and relevant to the text.
12.1 to 13.5 pts
Minimal
Student used one academic quality reference book dedicated to biblical study and relevant to the text, or used three or more popular reference books dedicated to biblical study.
10.6 to 12 pts
Unacceptable
Student used general reference books or did not use reference books.Student used general reference books or did not use reference books.
10.5 pts
/15 pts
Accuracy
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with a minimal number of errors.
36.1 to 40 pts
Proficient
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with a few errors.
32.1 to 36 pts
Minimal
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with some errors.
28.1 to 32 pts
Unacceptable
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with numerous errors.
28 pts
/40 pts
Thoroughness
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student thoroughly yet concisely addressed the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text.
36.1 to 40 pts
Proficient
Student addressed the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text, but the result was brief, vague, and/or too long.
32.1 to 36 pts
Minimal
Student addressed the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text, but the result was incomplete, incoherent, or ineffective.
28.1 to 32 pts
Unacceptable
Student addressed the historical, cultural, social, and/or geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text.
28 pts
/40 pts
Mechanics
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student followed APA style page format throughout the essay, wrote well, and included APA style citations and reference list, if necessary, with a minimal number of errors.
4.6 to 5 pts
Proficient
Student followed APA style page format throughout the essay, wrote well, and included APA style citations and reference list, if necessary, with some errors.
4.1 to 4.5 pts
Minimal
Student attempted to follow APA style page format throughout the essay, write well, and include APA style citations and reference list, if necessary, but made several errors, or followed a different style manual.
3.6 to 4 pts
Unacceptable
Student formatted the paper and/or wrote in a manner that hindered the reader’s ability to read and/or comprehend the essay’s content and/or did not include citations and/or reference list, although one or both was necessary.
3.5 pts
/5 pts
Choose a submission type
Step 1: Gather at least three academic quality reference books (print or e-book format) dedicated to biblical study (e.g., Bible dictionary, Bible encyclopedia, Bible handbook, Old Testament or New Testament introduction, Bible Atlas, and/or Bible background commentary).
If available to you, the following resources will prove very useful for this assignment: The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament; The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament; The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament; The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. Also, InterVarsity Press publishes a series of dictionaries that address specific divisions of the Bible (Pentateuch, Historical Books, Prophets, Gospels, Epistles, etc.) and their background. Although the series is beginning to show its age, it remains a valuable and convenient resource. Each volume is accessible in e-book format through Crown College’s Watne Memorial Library (accessible at https://our.crown.edu/ics/Links to an external site. or http://www.crownlibrary.comLinks to an external site.).
When gathering reference tools, do not overlook the resources that are accessible online through Crown College’s Watne Memorial Library (accessible at https://our.crown.edu/ics/Links to an external site. or http://www.crownlibrary.comLinks to an external site.). The Credo research tool on the Library’s home page will be very useful.
Note: Be certain that the sources that you select for your research are academic quality sources. If you use websites, remember that they are not created equal. Use those websites listed in the syllabus or in Gorman, Elements of Biblical Exegesis, Appendix D, or websites of the same caliber.
Step 2: Research the historical, social, cultural, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text that you have selected for the exegesis paper. Use your reference tools to answer the types of questions Gorman lists in Chapter 4 (Historical, Sociopolitical, and Cultural Contexts, paragraph 6) of Elements of Biblical Exegesis and those you noted in the margins of the document containing your survey of the text. You are not required to write answers to these questions. Rather, use them as a guide as you examine the contexts of the text.
As you research, record notes, following best practices.
Note: You will submit a sample of your notes at the conclusion of Week 6 for grading.
Step 3: Write a 3 to 5-page paper (APA style page format), describing the historical, social, cultural, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text selected for the exegesis paper.
Include APA style in-text citations and an APA style reference list.
Submit the paper by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
Attachments
Please view the following:
APA Guidelines for Papers: APA 7 Student Format
Contexts of the Text Essay
Criteria
Points
Research
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student used three or more academic quality reference books dedicated to biblical study and relevant to the text.
13.6 to 15 pts
Proficient
Student used less than three academic quality reference books dedicated to biblical study and relevant to the text.
12.1 to 13.5 pts
Minimal
Student used one academic quality reference book dedicated to biblical study and relevant to the text, or used three or more popular reference books dedicated to biblical study.
10.6 to 12 pts
Unacceptable
Student used general reference books or did not use reference books.Student used general reference books or did not use reference books.
10.5 pts
/15 pts
Accuracy
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with a minimal number of errors.
36.1 to 40 pts
Proficient
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with a few errors.
32.1 to 36 pts
Minimal
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with some errors.
28.1 to 32 pts
Unacceptable
Student described the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts, with numerous errors.
28 pts
/40 pts
Thoroughness
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student thoroughly yet concisely addressed the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text.
36.1 to 40 pts
Proficient
Student addressed the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text, but the result was brief, vague, and/or too long.
32.1 to 36 pts
Minimal
Student addressed the historical, cultural, social, and geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text, but the result was incomplete, incoherent, or ineffective.
28.1 to 32 pts
Unacceptable
Student addressed the historical, cultural, social, and/or geographical (if relevant) contexts of the text.
28 pts
/40 pts
Mechanics
view longer descriiption
Exemplary
Student followed APA style page format throughout the essay, wrote well, and included APA style citations and reference list, if necessary, with a minimal number of errors.
4.6 to 5 pts
Proficient
Student followed APA style page format throughout the essay, wrote well, and included APA style citations and reference list, if necessary, with some errors.
4.1 to 4.5 pts
Minimal
Student attempted to follow APA style page format throughout the essay, write well, and include APA style citations and reference list, if necessary, but made several errors, or followed a different style manual.
3.6 to 4 pts
Unacceptable
Student formatted the paper and/or wrote in a manner that hindered the reader’s ability to read and/or comprehend the essay’s content and/or did not include citations and/or reference list, although one or both was necessary.
3.5 pts
/5 pts
Choose a submission type
Survey of Biblical Text
Criteria
Points
Observation: Did the student carefully observe the various facets of the biblical text, identifying many of them with extensive, consistant and disernible marks?
Exemplary
Student carefully observed the various facets of the biblical text, clearly identifying many of them with extensive, consistent, and discernible marks.
13.6 to 15 pts
Proficient
Student carefully observed the various facets of the biblical text, identifying some of them with consistent and discernible marks, though marks could be more extensive.
12.1 to 13.5 pts
Minimal
Student superficially observed the some facets of the biblical text, identifying them with inconsistent and/or obscure marks.
10.6 to 12 pts
Unacceptable
Student observed few facets of the biblical text, made random marks at select points in the text, or did not observe any of the facets of the biblical text.
10.5 pts
/15 pts
Questions: Did the student record several questions of various types and touching several points in the biblical text?
Exemplary
Student recorded several questions of various types and touching several points in the biblical text.
13.6 to 15 pts
Proficient
Student recorded a respectable number of questions, touching several points in the biblical text.
12.1 to 13.5 pts
Minimal
Student recorded some questions in, touching only select points in the

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

This assignment requires careful planning, research, and adherence to APA formatting. Follow this step-by-step guide to structure and write your paper efficiently:

Step 1: Gather Your Reference Books

  • What to look for: You need to gather at least three academic-quality reference books dedicated to biblical study. These could include resources like Bible dictionaries, Bible encyclopedias, Bible handbooks, and Bible background commentaries.
  • Useful resources: If available, consider the following books:
    • The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook
    • The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament or New Testament
    • The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament or New Testament
  • Where to get them: Many of these resources can be found through Crown College’s Watne Memorial Library (use their Credo research tool).

Step 2: Research the Contexts

  • Historical, Social, Cultural, and Geographical Contexts: Begin by using your selected reference books to research the historical, social, cultural, and geographical contexts of the biblical text you have chosen. You can refer to the questions outlined in Chapter 4 of Elements of Biblical Exegesis to guide your research.
  • What to do: Don’t write answers to these questions, but use them as a guide for thorough research. This will help you to gather the context you need for your analysis.

Step 3: Take Detailed Notes

  • Organize your notes: While you research, record your notes in an organized way. Focus on key themes from the historical, social, cultural, and geographical contexts of the text. Keep track of page numbers for easy citation later.
  • Best Practices for Notes: Make sure you use clear labels for each context you research (e.g., historical context, cultural context, etc.) so you can easily refer to them later when writing your paper.

Step 4: Write the Paper (3-5 Pages)

  • APA Style Paper: The assignment asks for a 3 to 5-page paper in APA format. This paper will describe the historical, social, cultural, and geographical contexts of your chosen text.
    • Introduction: Start with a brief summary of the text and state your thesis. Your thesis should be a clear statement of the importance of understanding the context for interpreting the text.
    • Body Paragraphs: Structure the body of your paper into at least three paragraphs, each addressing one of the four contexts (historical, social, cultural, and geographical). Ensure each paragraph contains evidence from your research, and analyze how each context informs the text.
    • Conclusion: Summarize your findings and discuss how understanding these contexts enhances interpretation of the biblical text.

Step 5: Cite Your Sources

  • In-text citations: As you reference information from your research, make sure to use proper in-text citations according to APA format.
  • Reference List: At the end of your paper, include a reference list in APA style. This should list all the books, articles, and any other sources you used for your research.

Step 6: Review APA Formatting

  • APA Guidelines: Ensure your paper follows APA 7th edition formatting. This includes:
    • A title page (if required)
    • Double-spaced text
    • 1-inch margins
    • A running head (if required)
    • Properly formatted citations and reference list

Step 7: Submit Your Paper

  • Final Step: Once you’ve reviewed your paper for grammar, clarity, and formatting, submit your 3-5 page paper by the due date: Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (CST).

By following this guide step-by-step, you’ll be able to write a well-researched and well-structured paper that adheres to all academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: Write a short essay of 400–600 words that responds to this question:

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DIRECTIONS: Write a short essay of 400–600 words that responds to this question: How do religions both unite and divide humanity?
As you develop your response, you should choose two of the following areas of religious influence from Unit 3 to analyze:
Religion & the Individual
Religions & Society
Morality & Ethics
Ritual & Material Culture
Religion in Government
Religion in Global Affairs
Your short essay should include four parts:
Briefly introduce your topic and develop a clear and succinct response to the question: How do religions both unite and divide humanity?
Support your response by analyzing the first area of religious influence that you have selected from Unit 3. Use at least two specific examples from the lessons in any unit in your analysis.
Support your response by analyzing the second area of religious influence that you have selected from Unit 3. Use at least two specific examples from the lessons in any unit in your analysis.
Briefly summarize and conclude your short essay.
You will use information from the Sophia tutorials to support your response. When citing material from a tutorial, please include the name of the tutorial and use the following format (using Sophia’s Primal Religions tutorial as an example):
In-text citation: (Religion and Food, n.d.)
Reference: Sophia Learning (n.d.). Religion and Food [MOOC]. In Approaches to Studying Religions. https://app.sophia.org/course_preview/approaches-to-studying-religions-3/challenge-1-1/9/8235/religion-and-food-2

basically arguing a side of this question for 3 pages. In “The Comet,” the world

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basically arguing a side of this question for 3 pages. In “The Comet,” the world changes drastically—for a moment. Do we need a comet—which is to say, do we need an act of God—to
change the world for the better? They should be between 3-4 pages, double-spaced, 12-pt. font, 1-inch margins: by “3-4 pages,” we mean 3 full pages. The papers should have a clear response to the prompt. We typically call these “thesis sentences,” but you can call it whatever you like. It doesn’t matter how you respond to the question—you can come at the question however you like—but we need to know your answer. In other words, these papers need to clearly cite from the sources in class. For this class, a proper citation happens at the end of the sentence in which you cite someone, and it looks like this: (Du Bois, 4) we want you to think with the ideas in the class, not simply regurgitate them. Tell us what you think; argue with the sources. Argue with us!

After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, as well as reviewing the

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After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, as well as reviewing the Judaism Resources page, discuss the following:
In your reading of Chapter 10 – Encountering Judaism: The Way of God’s People as well as the other readings for the week, you have gained a better understanding of central themes of Judaism. As you learned more about the religion, you may have noticed the many similarities that Judaism shares with Christianity as the relationship between the two religions rather unique. Christianity is rooted in Judaism historically, scripturally, liturgically, and even theologically. No two major world religions have so much in common. Below are a handful of the common elements shared by these two religions, however it is important to note that even though these religions share several common elements, they articulate them differently. Last week, we expounded upon how some of these themes are understood in the context of Catholicism and now you will describe how they are understood in Judaism.
Select two themes from the list below and present the Jewish teaching on the chosen theme.
Jewish Understanding of God
Salvation
Creation
Eschatology
Pain and Suffering
Freedom and Free Will
Virtues
Sin
Each selected theme must:
Be explained in at least one paragraph
Incorporate at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying in-text citations from either the required weekly readings or a resource found on the “Judaism Resources” page linked below.

Chicago style

After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, as well as reviewing the

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After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, as well as reviewing the Judaism Resources page, discuss the following:
In your reading of Chapter 10 – Encountering Judaism: The Way of God’s People as well as the other readings for the week, you have gained a better understanding of central themes of Judaism. As you learned more about the religion, you may have noticed the many similarities that Judaism shares with Christianity as the relationship between the two religions rather unique. Christianity is rooted in Judaism historically, scripturally, liturgically, and even theologically. No two major world religions have so much in common. Below are a handful of the common elements shared by these two religions, however it is important to note that even though these religions share several common elements, they articulate them differently. Last week, we expounded upon how some of these themes are understood in the context of Catholicism and now you will describe how they are understood in Judaism.
Select two themes from the list below and present the Jewish teaching on the chosen theme.
Jewish Understanding of God
Salvation
Creation
Eschatology
Pain and Suffering
Freedom and Free Will
Virtues
Sin
Each selected theme must:
Be explained in at least one paragraph
Incorporate at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying in-text citations from either the required weekly readings or a resource found on the “Judaism Resources” page linked below.

Chicago style

After reading, Discovering the Bible, pages 80-99, and “The Concept of Covenant”

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After reading, Discovering the Bible, pages 80-99, and “The Concept of Covenant” in The Epic of Eden, Chapter 3, pages 69-91, write a 750-word essay in APA format that details what it means to be in covenant with God. Discuss how being in covenant impacts your thinking about what it means to love God. Provide at least 1 citation from the textbook and 1 from The Epic of Eden.
Varughese. (2006). Discovering the Bible.
“Israel Becomes a Covenant Community: Exodus” pp. 80-86
“Road to the Promised Land: Deuteronomy” pp. 95-99
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I’ve uploaded the paper instruction please read that. We’ve studied following parts about Buddhism so far: Enlightenment/Awakening (bodhi), Buddha (“An Awakened One”),
Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni, Dependent Origination, Four Noble
Truths, Dharma (P: Dhamma), Mara, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Wheel of Life, Three Vehicles, bodhisattva (an aspirant Buddha), The Four Sights;
ascetic/asceticism, yoga (spiritual discipline), self-mortification, Monk: P: Bhikkhu/S: Bhikshu, Nun: P: Bhikkhuni/S: Bhikshuni,
Monasticism, Monastery, Nunnery, Theravada (“Way of the Elders”), P:
Arahant/S: Arhat (“Worthy One”), Meditation (S: Dhyana/P: Jhana; S:
Samadhi), Tranquility Meditation (P: Samatha), Insight Meditation (P:
Vipassana), 4 Divine Abodes, Buddhaghosha’s Teachings (5 Pur./4 Paths) Pratimoksha vows (Pali:
Lineage of Nuns
(Bhikkunis)
Patimokkha vows); Nuns’ “Heavy Vows” (P: Garudhammas); Four-fold
Sangha, Bodhisattva, Mahayana (the Great Vehicle), Bodhisattva
Maitreya (the future Buddha), Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva of
Compassion), Buddha Fields/Pure Lands, Prajna (Wisdom of
Enlightenment), The Six Perfection (Paramitas), Bodhisattva Levels
(bhumis), Emptiness (Shunyata), The Triple Body of enlightened beings
(Dharma Body, Enjoyment/Heavenly Body, Manifestation Body,

BI 171-VT: Instructions for Midterm Exegetical Assignment, Fall 2024 Due Octobe

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BI 171-VT: Instructions for Midterm Exegetical Assignment, Fall 2024
Due October 22, 2024, 11:59pm EDT, on Blackboard
Defining Terms
What is exegesis? Exegesis is a term that means “close reading.” The goal of exegesis is to read a text
closely and be able to articulate an interpretation of that text based on a variety of contextual
considerations (the reader, the language, the historical, literary, and canonical contexts, other readers).
This exegetical assignment will help you read closely by learning some of the skills required to do so.
General Instructions
This assignment is not a thesis or argument driven paper. It should be completed and written in the
order in which it is listed here (don’t jump around and do step 3 before step 1, in other words). The
focus of your paper is on understanding the biblical passage better. The content of your paper is
demonstrating these different skills that enable you to understand the biblical passage better. The
format of your paper should follow the format of these instructions, with “Step 1” marked as such. You
can answer the questions either in paragraphs, bullet points, or a chart, depending on your preference
and the content of your answers.
In developing an interpretation of the assigned biblical text, your assignment should also be focused on
the resources assigned for class. Citations rules apply here like homework, but even more so. If you use
information that is not public knowledge (meaning you learned it this semester!), then it MUST be cited.
You can use MLA citation styles (AuthorLastName Page Number), like (Powell 78). Or you can use
footnote Chicago/Turabian/SBL style.1 If you are in the MTS program, I would recommend the latter.
Online resources, as well as Wesley’s Writing Center, can point you to appropriate resources.
If you do not cite material that you use, you will receive a zero for this assignment. Citations are
expected for paraphrases, not just direct quotes. I almost always have at least one student fail an
assignment because they do not cite the material that they use. Break the trend; cite your resources!
Before you begin this assignment, I am expecting you to have read Tiffany and Ringe, Biblical
Interpretation: A Roadmap, pages 1-125. There are also videos on Blackboard demonstrating how to do
each of the skills. The assessment for this paper is based on whether or not you show competence for
the goal listed in each section. You will not be doing everything listed in pp. 1-125 for the midterm; the
final steps will be covered in the complete roadmap assignment, due in November.
Choose one of the following texts for your passage. For Step 4: Gospel Comparison, you will consider
only the parallel in Matthew or Mark, even if there are other parallels in Luke and John. The passage in
parentheses is the passage you should consider for your parallel. The passage outside parentheses, in
bold, is your assigned text, which I also call your “home” passage.
– John the Baptist’s ministry and Jesus’ baptism: Matthew 3:1-17 (Mark 1:2-11)
– John the Baptist’s death: Mark 6:14-29 (Matthew 14:1-12)
– Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem: Matthew 21:1-11 (Mark 11:1-11)
– Jesus and a rich man: Mark 10:17-31 (Matthew 19:16-30)
1 If you do, please use the actual footnote function in Microsoft Word, Google docs, or other word
processing software. Do not simply use superscriipt numbers. If you don’t know how to use the footnote function, a
quick google search can help. In Word on a PC, control-alt-F produces a footnote, or clicking the References tab
and then clicking “Insert Footnote.”
Rubrics
Step 1
10 possible points (10%)
Step 2
10 possible points (10%)
3: Translation Comparison
20 possible points (20%)
3: Outline/Summary
10 possible points (10%)
3: Key Words and Concordance
20 possible points (20%)
4: Gospel Comparison
25 possible points (25%)
Midterm Conclusion
5 possible points (5%)
A Study Bible, preferably NRSV.
– I will use the HarperCollins Study Bible, NRSV. If you are new to seminary, perhaps consider a new
Study Bible to start your journey. If you aren’t, or you really like your current Study Bible, then you
may use it. However, please make sure that it is a study Bible (if it is, it will be titled as such).
Mark Allen Powell, Introducing the New Testament: An Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey (2nd ed.;
Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2018). Listed as “Powell” on the syllabus chart. Available via Wesley library
as an ebook (be sure you are logged into Wesley to access this link).
Frederick C. Tiffany and Sharon Ringe, Biblical Interpretation: A Roadmap (Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).
Other readings will be available via PDF scans on Blackboard. The most important reading for this course is
the Bible.
Required: EITHER of these TWO:
Brian Blount, et. al, True to Our Native Land: An African American Biblical Commentary (Minneapolis:
Fortress, 2007). Listed as TONL on the syllabus chart.
Daniel Platte, et.al., eds. Global Bible Commentary (Nashville: Abingdon, 2004). Listed as GBC on the syllabus
chart.
Highly Recommended:
Kurt Aland, A Synopsis of the Four Gospels
Technical Requirements