New Testament Perspective (PHRE-330)
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Course Description
The course considers, in their cultural and historical context, the person and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth, the development of the early Christian community, and the religious claims of that community concerning the Christ.
Suggested Subjects
Reference Sources
The four gospels are a central part of the Christian canon of scripture. In the faith of Christians, this canon constitutes a life-giving witness to who God is and what it means to be truly human. This volume treats the gospels not just as historical sources, but also as crucial testimony to the life of God made known in Jesus Christ. This approach helps to overcome the sometimes damaging split between critical gospel study and questions of theology, ethics and the life of faith. The essays are by acknowledged experts in a range of theological disciplines. The first section considers what are appropriate ways of reading the gospels given the kinds of texts they are. The second, central section covers the contents of the gospels. The third section looks at the impact of the gospels in church and society across history and up to the present day.
- Oxford Bible Atlas This book considers biblical scholarship, archaeology, and topography of the lands of the bible. Maps illustrate the geographical setting of the Bible's stories.
Recommended Databases
Selected Internet Resources
- E CanonThis is an online search engine for canonical texts.
- The Gutenberg Bible
- Gutenberg Digital
- Bible GatewayThis is a tool for reading and reseaqrching scripotures online. It is loaded with features such as multiple translations and languages, audio bibles, and multiple search options. There are 81 available Bibles, 12 audio Bibles, and 13 e-texts.
