Biblical Research

Requirements for Posting:

A well prepared presentation of your chosen biblical texts will:

1. Identify the texts, providing quotes of key verses.·  
2. Offer your initial thoughts on the text. What did you first understand the passages to mean? What questions do you have about the text before you begin your research?
3. Relate your chosen passages to a theme of our course ( Jesus in Gospel of Mathew) and our class discussions. How is this connected to the “big picture” of the Christian faith?
4. Consult 2 Biblical Commentaries. 

5. Based on your research, pose a question for your classmates to discuss.

Present your findings from these commentaries. Do the two commentaries agree on their interpretation of your passages? Are there different views? If so, why? What have you learned about the text based on your research? Be sure to explain the types of analysis and interpretation that you have examined (consider the historical context, genre of the text, likely authors, cultural context, etc.).

A well-prepared Canvas post will be about 2-3 pages in a Word document single spaced.