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?
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Blog Post No.: The Deuteronomic History (Due. Oct. 13)
From your reading in Pleins, describe the Deuteronomic History. What scripture does it cover? What questions does it seek to address?
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Blog Post No. 2: Definitions (Due Oct. 13)
Briefly define the following terms:
Tetrateuch
Pentateuch
Hexateuch
Tetrateuch
Pentateuch
Hexateuch
Blog Post No. 3: The Book of Judges (Due Oct. 13)
From Judges 2, describe the cycle of obedience-disobedience. Cite scriptural references in your answer.
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