BIBL 512 - Gospels and Acts

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Biblical Studies

Description:

Gospels and Acts is a foundational course in the study of the New Testament, covering Matthew, Mark, Luke-Acts, and John. In order to appropriate the message of the New Testament for the world today, we need to first place ourselves back in the political, religious, and cultural world of the first century, and respect these documents as ancient narratives, written within a particularized historical setting and readership, by people of faith for the community of faith. By doing so, we will be less prone to impose 30 modern standards and worldviews on the biblical text. Being more aware of our presuppositions, we can better allow the biblical authors to speak for themselves in their unique witness to the life of Jesus and the early church.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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