Read the article provided called, “Different Ways of Looking at the Birth of Jesus: Narrative strategies in New Testament infancy narratives,” and the biblical accounts in Matthew and Luke and compare them “horizontally.” There is a comparison table provided that helps you find where some of the differences between Matthew and Luke’s Nativity narratives are. […]
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How are the two Gospels different from one another?
Read the article provided called, “Different Ways of Looking at the Birth of Jesus: Narrative strategies in New Testament infancy narratives,” and the biblical accounts in Matthew and Luke and compare them “horizontally.” There is a comparison table provided that helps you find where some of the differences between Matthew and Luke’s Nativity narratives are. […]
Explain the differences and similarities between tradition and (ancient) history. How did each one function? Asked another way: What was their purpose?
ESSAY ACTIVITIES This essay is divided into two parts. Part 1: History versus Tradition After reading the article above, focus your attention on the comparison the author makes between the tradition of Chanukah (Hannukah) and the historical description from 1 and 2 Maccabees. Provide a 750-word essay (3 pages, double spaced) on the differences and […]
Post your top three choices for the most bizarre non-canonical gospels and provide a couple of sentences explaining why you think they are bizarre.
Paper details: Read the 34 Gospels article (in material files). 1. Post your top three choices for the most bizarre non-canonical gospels and provide a couple of sentences explaining why you think they are bizarre. 2. Indicate the top-three most interesting gospels to you and if you had time you’d like to learn more about. […]
Post your top 3 methods or approaches that you are most interested in and provide a brief sentence or two as to why those methods interest you.
Read the materials files document: How NT Scholars Study 1. Post your top 3 methods or approaches that you are most interested in and provide a brief sentence or two as to why those methods interest you. 2. Next, share 1 method that you have no interest in and the reason why. Which do you […]
How do you understand the interaction between modern mental illness and the encounters with evil spirits in the Bible?
Read R. Ponnudurai’s (2013) article on Judeo-Christian concepts related to psychiatry to set the stage for your discussion. In this article, several Biblical instances are discussed in which our modern understanding of mental illness interacts with the Biblical understanding of evil spirits. Utilizing the rubric for guidance and your reading on exegesis, consider and respond […]
Describe and explain at least four features of the service which you can also use the textbook to explain. For example, if you are watching a Muslim prayer service you might note the direction people are facing when they pray and note that the textbook explains that Muslims pray facing Mecca (Brodd, et. al., 2019; p. 531).
Choosing a Video: For this project you will be asked to observe a religious activity and write an essay out your experience. Due to social distancing concerns you are asked to find and watch a video of a religious service, ritual, or holiday online to write this report about. Your video should be at least […]
Discuss:How does what you have learned about God’s global purpose, in the last 8 weeks, change your perspective on current events and on what it means to follow Christ in our current global context?
What do you agree/disagree with in their post? Why? What examples have you seen of the concepts your classmate shared? What details would you add to the things they have shared? How can you expand the perspective given or provide a new perspective on the topic?) What evidence do we see in the Old Testament […]
Explain any historical and recent discrimination that the religion and the religious group experienced. Do you think discrimination will increase or decrease in the future?
Describe 3-4 salient features that make this religion distinct from other religions. • How is spirituality understood in the religion? Are there any specific spiritual pathways that allow the growth of deeper human values and profound personal growth? If so, describe them? • What are the rules and guidelines in terms of personal freedoms in […]
What would a utilitarian have us do in this case if we were the sheriff?,should we lie, according to utilitarianism?
What would a utilitarian have us do in this case if we were the sheriff? In other words, should we lie, according to utilitarianism? What considerations would a utilitarian identify as important to think about in relation to this case? Would a Kantian agree with the utilitarian’s advice here? Why or why not?
