Reflection

1. Read Galatians and write a summary statement of the overall message of the book in your own words (1 to 3 sentences).

2. List at least 10 historical-cultural facts related to the study of Galatians (these can be copied directly from the textbook).

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3. Write a summary paragraph that explains how the historical-cultural information (above) helps you better understand the overall message of Galatians (100 word minimum).

4. Based on your contextual grasp of the overall message of Galatians, write a summary paragraph that explains how you can personally apply the book’s message to your own life (100 word minimum).

Section 2: John

Use your Bible and Chapter 11 of The New Testament in Antiquity to complete this section.

1. Read the Gospel of John and write a summary statement of the overall message of the book in your own words (1 to 3 sentences).

2. List at least 10 historical-cultural facts related to the study of John (these can be copied directly from the textbook).

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3. Write a summary paragraph that explains how the historical-cultural information (above) helps you better understand the overall message of John (100 word minimum).

4. Based on your contextual grasp of the overall message of John, write a summary paragraph that explains how you can personally apply the book’s message to your own life (100 word minimum).

Using Burge & Green’s The New Testament in Antiquity, along with your Bible, you will reflect on the historical-cultural backgrounds for two New Testament books using the Assignment

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