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correct APA style reference. Feel free to use other sources if needed but
please utilize APA formatting when required. There is no need to complete an
outline and the assignment is simply ask and answer project.
Reference
Harris, S. L. (2015). The New
Testament: A student’s Introduction (8th ed.). Mcgraw- Hill Publishing.
- Define
the term pseudonymity and explain its practice among Hellenistic-Jewish
and early Christian writers. - In
what specific ways concerning Jesus’ return does II Thessalonians differ
from Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians? Why do some scholars think
that it was written after Paul’s death? - Summarize
the arguments for and against Paul’s authorship of Colossians. - What
is the relationship that Paul seems to think best describes the union
between the Church and Christ in the book of Ephesians? What are the
implications for Christians in this union? - Why
do scholars think that the pastoral letters were written by a later
churchman? Why do these letters emphasize tradition so much and spend so
much time combating heresy. - According
to the author of Hebrews what is the relation of Israel’s sacrificial
rituals to the death and ascension of Jesus? - Hebrews
chapter 11 is often called the “Hall of Faith”. Who are some of the more
recognizable figures in this chapter and how do they exhibit faith? - What is the
author of II Peter’s primary concern in his discussion of the parousia in
chapter 2? What language does he use to make his point? - What
first century heresy might the book of I John be a response to? What
language/images does the author use to indicate that he is opposing this
heresy? - What does the
author of James say is the smallest but most powerful muscle in the human
body? What does he say needs to be done to control it? - Define the
term apocalypse as a literary genre, and explain how the Book of
Revelation unveils realities of the unseen spirit world and previews
future events. - When and
where did apocalyptic writing originate, and what is its main purpose.
Identify and discuss some of the characteristics of this literature. - What
political and social conditions existed at the time of John’s vision? What
conditions would have caused the Christian community to be fearful of
their safety and suspect that they would be the target of
authorities? - Identify and
explain some of the myths of cosmic conflict that John incorporates into
his vision of the universal struggle between good and evil. - What role do
the millenium and the lake of fire play in John’s vision of final triumph
of the apocalyptic?
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