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Journal Assignments Bible and Qur’an Fall 2018 Journal #12, due at the start of class Thurs. 10/4. Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi, and Job and Satan. Readings: Haggai 1 and 2; Zechariah 3-6, 9 and 14, Malachi 3 and Job 1-2. Ehrman, 173-178; Harris on Satan pdf. Do all parts: a) In at least five sentences discuss Haggai’s concerns and visions. b) In at least five sentences discuss Zechariah’s visions. c) In at least four sentences identify the major themes in Malachi. d) In at least five sentences discuss the figure of Satan in the Hebrew Scriptures. 13. Tues. 10/9 First Test Journal #14, due at the start of class Thurs. 10/11. A) Background to the New Testament Readings: Ehrman, 158-161; 238-256. B) Q Readings: Ehrman, 258-263. Harris’ Order of NT books pdf; Jesus Seminar pdf; QandHavener pdf. Do all parts: a) In at least four sentences discuss the Maccabean revolt. b) In at least nine sentences, (i.e. three sentences each), identify key doctrines or characteristics of the Pharisees, Sadducees and Essenes. c) In a few sentences define Q. Journal #15, due at the start of class Tues. 10/16. Mark Readings: Gospel of Mark (entire book) Ehrman, 263-269. Do all parts: a) In one or two sentences mention something that you learned or found interesting in the previous class. b) In at least six sentences discuss the principal activities and teachings of Jesus in Mark. c) In at least six sentences discuss the major differences between Q’s presentation of Jesus and that found in Mark. Journal #16, due at the start of class Thurs. 10/18. Matthew and Luke Readings: Matthew 1-8, 10 and 28; Luke 1-4 & 10:25-37. Ehrman, 271-283. Do all parts: a) In at least six sentences discuss the initial two chapters of Matthew, their significance and the motive of the Gospel writer to include them. b) In at least six sentences discuss other aspects of Matthew’s Gospel and how he adds to Mark’s presentation. c) In at least six sentences discuss the initial chapters of Luke and how his presentation differs from Matthew, by adding additional narratives. Journal #17, due at the start of class Tues. 10/23. John and the Gospels of Thomas, Judas and Jesus’ Wife. Readings: John 1-4; 14; 18-21; GospelThomas, GospelJudas and Gospel of Jesus’ Wife pdfs. Ehrman, 285-98; Harris Gospel Comparison Chart pdf. Do all parts: a) In one or two sentences mention something that you learned or found interesting in the previous class. b) In at least six sentences discuss what the Gospel of John adds to the Jesus story and how it differs from the Synoptics. c) In at least five sentences introduce the Gospel of Thomas. To whom is it attributed and why is it an important text? d) In at least five sentences discuss how Mary Magdalene is commonly thought of in the Christian tradition (go online to find out) and then contrast this with her portrayal in the Gospel of Thomas and related, gnostic texts. How do you account for these divergent characterizations? e) In at least five sentences discuss the Gospel of Judas and its portrayal of the relationship between Jesus and Judas. Journal #18, due at the start of class Thurs. 10/25. The Gospel of Hate, Pentecostalism and Acts Readings: Gospel of Hate pdf. Acts 2, 10 and 15 Ehrman, 342-346. Do all parts: a) In at least six sentences discuss the different ways that the New Testament and subsequent Christianity promoted hatred of Jews, as evidenced in the Gospel of Hate pdf. b) In at least four sentences discuss the significance of Acts 10 and the interaction between Peter and Cornelius. c) In at least six sentences discuss the Council in Jerusalem, as depicted in Acts 15. Identify the three different positions advocated for the treatment of Gentiles who wanted to become followers of Jesus. Which position was adopted by the Council and why? 19. Tues. 10/30 Biblical Analysis Essay due. Journal #20, due at the start of class Thurs. 11/1. Paul Readings: Acts 9; Acts 21:15-26; 1 Corinthians 9:1-23; 11:23-26; 15:3-11; 2 Corinthians 11:21-33; 12:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11; Galatians 1-6; Romans 3:21-26; 5, 9-11. Ehrman, 314-341. Do all parts: a) In one or two sentences mention something that you learned or found interesting in the previous class. b) In at least five sentences discuss Saul’s transformation into Paul, a follower of Christ. Compare and contrast the story in Acts 9, with Paul’s version in Galatians 1. c) In at least five sentences discuss Paul’s eschatology in 1 Thessalonians 4-5. d) In at least five sentences discuss Paul’s theory of “justification” as found in Galatians.
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Journal 12
The following are Hagai concerns and vision
During the day of rational dissuasion and absent priorities following the comeback of the Jews
who were from the Babylonian. Prophet Haggai sound a clarion entitle of reprimand,
catchphrase, and support to his contemporaries. They had begun to rebuild their own homes and
businesses and to establish their statehood as a Jewish society other than had been dilapidated in
treatment to the construction of the temple of God and thus building the Lord the central focus
on their hopes and dreams. The message of Haggai was successful in trembling the Jews in 520
B.C. on or after their lassitude, was having a surviving significance for those who were
unsuccessful to search for first the sovereignty of God and His uprightness
Zechariah’s visions were are as follows
One of the Zachariah vision was the crowning and cleansing and Joshua to be the high priest in
Israel. The second vision was the gold lampstand and the two olive trees the third vision was the
flying scroll. Zachariah also sees the vision the vision of women in the basket; he also sees a
vision of four chariots.
The major themes from the book of Malachi
One of the central issue in the book of Malachi is the theme of love to God for the people of the
land of Israel that show that God was caring and loving Israelites. We also learn the subject of

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the covenant between God and Levi which was active as a seal between God and the people of
Israel. In the content from the book of Malachi, we have the theme of marriage between
Israelites and not foreigners. We also have the idea the covenant between God and the forefather
of faith figure of Satan according to the Hebrew Scriptures.
He seems to be a figure in a text of abrahimic region who bring evils and temptations. He is also
a deceiver and a liar who bring people astray from God. He originated as an angel in heaven who
possess great beauty and was piety and fall into sins for his hubris character by seducing human
being in falsehood and temptations of sins
Journal 14

One of the Jews rebellions was known as Maccabean Revolt durable as from 167 to 160 BC
which was conducted by the Maccabees in opposition to the Seleucid Empire as well as the
Hellenistic influence on the lives of the Jewish. Besides the Maccabean Revolt involved a lot of
wars whereby the light, mobile as well as the quick Maccabean forces increased notoriety in the
midst of the show as well as the large...