Fall 2009 New Brunswick Theological Seminary

Tuesday, 6:20 - 10:00 PM

The Religious Act: Asking the Question

The lesson of truth is not held in one consciousness. It explodes toward the other. To study well, to read well, to listen well, is already to speak: whether by asking questions and, in so doing, touching the master who teaches you, or by teaching a third party.”

--Emmanuel Levinas “Beyond the Verse: Talmudic Readings and Lectures” (1994)

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Mid Term Questions - Due Nov. 3rd

Answer any 3 of the following questions for the take-home portion of your final examination.  Each answer should include scripture citations, reference class discussion and secondary readings, and be no more than three pages double spaced (each).  These essays should be handed in at the start of class on Nov 3.  Do NOT post your answers on the blog.  Turn in these papers in written form.

1.  How does the Deuteronomic History assess the effectiveness of the "Kingship" in Israel/Judah?

2.  Describe the character of YHWH in the book of Exodus.

3.  Describe the character of the legal codes in the Book of the Covenant (Exod 21-23).

4.  Describe the "Inner Logic" of the Ten Commandments

5.  Briefly discuss issues of theodicy in Genesis 1-11.

6.  How do you assess the character of Abraham in Genesis 12-25?
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