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, November 24, 2009

Final Exam Questions: Due December 15th

Please choose three of the following questions.  Write a three page essay on each that engages the biblical text, your class notes, and reading assignments.  Essays should cite verse references only (do not write out any verses), and also reference your secondary readings.  Please turn in these essays on the last night of class in hard copy form.

1.  Describe the nature and role of "the servant" in the context of Isaiah context as well as the New Testament parallel references.

2.  Describe how the overall shape of the book of Isaiah portrays the central ethical issues Israel must face as a nation.

3.  How does Psalm 1 perform as an introduction to the Psalter?

4.  Discuss the "justice of God" as it relates to the events that take place in Abraham's life (Genesis 12-25)

5.  What is the theological function of poetry in the Old Testament?

6.  How does the event of Exile shape an overarching frame of reference for reading the Old Testament?
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Monday, November 9, 2009

No Class Tuesday Nov. 10

Class:  Per my email last week, there will be no class this Tuesday, Nov. 10.  We will make up the class on Tuesday, Nov. 24.  Please use this week to catch up on your reading and make your way through the book of Isaiah as we discussed last week.  Charles
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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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