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Be working on your Final Reflection Paper due THIS DAY.
(From the syllabus) A final reflection paper (2-3 pages; double-spaced; 12 pt font; 1.25 inch margins on all sides) will be submitted by the end of the course. In this reflection paper the student will address how one’s role/call to be a leader in the mission of the church for the 21st century world is guided, grounded, and enhanced by a better understanding of the Old Testament.
Read Malachi.
Read Psalm 150!!
Be sure to check out Bible Basics and the links for the OT Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha.
Check in at the FishersNet Forum. Answer at least ONE of the following questions:
Large Group 1: My favorite character or book of the OT is _______ because ...
Large Group 2: "What threads or themes do you find in the OT make it important for NT Christians?" (I'm not looking for essays here! Be succinct, but you may find it helpful to use this discussion as you formulate your final reflection paper.)
NOTE: Those of you who did a project associated with RUTH or JONAH, please be prepared to share some comments about your work!
Read Chapter 12 in TIOT, pages 417-448.
Read Psalms 121-134 and Esther.
Here are the reading guide questions: Chapter 12 of TIOT and Textual Questions. NOTE that you have forum discussion questions this week.
Check out the Integrative Projects! You are welcome to check out any and all of the projects. Use the Open Forum at FishersNet to post any comments/questions you want to share regarding the projects.
INTEGRATIVE PROJECT DUE THIS DAY!
Read Chapter 11 of TIOT, pages 373-415. I found chapter 11 to be a remarkable chapter (and maybe that says something about me!). Here are the questions the chapter raised for me: Chapter 11 TIOT Questions
Read the following biblical texts. Use the links on the Bible Basics page to enhance your reading.
Isaiah 56-66
Daniel
Ruth
Jonah
Joel
There is NO forum discussion requirement this week. Note, however, that I have created an "Open Forum" on the FishersNet site for you to record any questions or comments you might have.
Read Chapter 9 of TIOT, pages 283-318
This week read Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Isaiah 40-55. (Note that I am omitting Nahum, Habakkuk, and EZEKIEL! You should put these on your list to read some day.)
OT Intro Week 9 Reading Guide (web) or Week 9 Reading Guide Questions.pdf
NOTE: A different format for this week's discussion board. You will NOT go to your usual online groups. Instead, make at least one posting in EITHER the Large Group 1 OR Large Group 2.forum. (You can, of course, post in both if so moved.)
How is work on your project coming?
A number of you have inquired about the Amos song I played. It is "Justice" by Jonnys in the Basement. Download the MP3 at http://www.proost.co.uk/backbone.html (You can pick up a couple more of their MP3s at: http://www.britlinks.co.uk/bands/band.phtml?band=Jonnys+In+The+Basement - also check for similar music at: http://www.proost.co.uk/sampler.html )
Read Chapter 8 of TIOT, pages 253-282.
Introduction to the Psalms - Psalm 23 Exercise
"[The Psalter] might well be called a little Bible. In it is comprehended
most beautifully and briefly everything that is in the entire Bible. . .
.Anyone who could not read the whole Bible would here have anyway almost an
entire summary of it, comprised in one little book." (Martin Luther)
You need to have your OT Basic Facts test completed!
This week I am asking you to read Amos, Hosea, Micah, and Zephaniah. (I am NOT asking you to read Isaiah 1-39, and it is a significant omission. Put it on your to do list!)
If at all possible, read Amos using this site: Amos - Postmodern Bible hypermedia commentary for serious Bible study (I would be interested in any comments you have on this site.) Use your study Bibles for Hosea, Micah, and Zephaniah.
OT Intro Week 8 Reading Guide Questions and note your group's discussion question
Read Chapter 7 of TIOT, pages 215-252
Again, I realize it is a lot of reading, but it truly is worthwhile to read all of 1 and 2 Kings. (Try to skim through any of the lists and inventories, etc.)
OT Intro Week 7 Reading Guide Questions and note your group's discussion question
CensusExercise.pdf done in class
Conquest.pdf (2.8Mb)
Deborah.pdf (700Kb)
Read Chapter 6 of TIOT, pages 175-213
I realize it is a lot of reading, but it truly is worthwhile to read all of 1 and 2 Samuel. (Try to skim through any of the lists and inventories, etc)
OTIntro Week 6 Reading Guide Questions and note your group's discussion question
Do one of the following exercises from 1 or 2 Samuel - Completed in class
Integrative Project due November 30
Read Chapter 5 of TIOT, pages 131-174
Try to read all of Joshua and Judges. (Note that you could skip or quickly skim most of Joshua 12-22.)
OTIntro Week 5 Reading Guide Questions and note your group's discussion question
Discussion boards are up and running at FishersNet.
Liberation Theology Resources (including class PPT)
Read Chapter 4 of TIOT, pages 99-130
Read in the OT: (When I say, "skim," I mean page through and look at the section headings in your study Bible to at least have an idea of what is being discussed.)
Skim over Exodus 19-40, but read Exodus chs. 19-24 and 31.18-34.35.
Quickly skim over Leviticus.
Quickly skim over Numbers, but read Numbers 10.11-14.45, chs. 16-17 and 19-25.
Quickly skim over Deuteronomy, but read Deuteronomy chs. 1-6 and 32-34.
Keeping in mind the "Final Reflection Paper," keep on taking notes for yourself about the readings.
NOTE: Discussion boards are up and running at FishersNet. Nothing required this week, but I still encourage you to post to try it out. Let me know if you have not received an email confirming that you are now registered for the course.
Read Chapter 3 of TIOT, pages 67-98 and Exodus 1-18
Participate in your online forum group
Basic Bible Facts << Important
Sabbath Exercise done in class
Read TIOT 2 and Genesis 12-50
Participate in your online forum group
Exercise Assignment (may be completed with a partner) - Genesis 22 exercise (Note that all you will ultimately turn is a 2-3 sentence summary.)
Read TIOT 1 and Genesis 1-11
Participate in your online forum group
Read:
Who wrote the 5 books of Moses
and The
Documentary Hypothesis
(ReligiousTolerance.org is a
very fine site, but you do have to wade through quite a few advertisements
that fiscally keep this site online.)
OPTIONAL FURTHER READING:
Who Wrote the Torah or or JEDP Sources in the Pentateuch or The Analysis of the Pentateuch
Writers of the Book of Genesis (provides a color-coded guide to JEDP in Gen 1-11)
Exercise Assignment (may be completed with a partner) - Do either A or B. Total length of responses should be about a half page. You may bring this to class or email it to me.
A) Read Psalm 8. How does this psalm complement or interpret the creation accounts in Genesis 1-2? How does the form (narrative as compared to a psalm) affect what you would know and understand about the creation account?
B) Look at this picture: Temptation of Adam and Eve (somewhat lighter and clearer version at: http://cgfa.floridaimaging.com/g/p-goes3.htm ). What things do you observe about the painting that indicate a close reading of the biblical text? Note that this is a different 'form' (artistic rather than literary representation) of the account in Genesis 3. How does the form affect what you would know and understand about the story?
Reading Exercise (in class)
