B) Write a well- developed and specific paragraph that shows your understanding of content and concepts.

Question

B) Write a well- developed and specific paragraph that shows your understanding of content and concepts. Be specific in referring to scripture but avoid simple summary.

 

•What is meant by the term “biblical criticism”? Give three examples of the way in
•Why do scholars think that the first chapters of Genesis contain two accounts of the creation? Include specific examples of how the two accounts seem to differ.
•What is the documentary hypothesis?
•Characterize the meaning of faith as described in the story of Abraham’s call. Why is Abraham considered a model for faith?
•Describe the major steps in the process through which, according to most scholars, the Bible came to be.
•In the narrative of Adam and Eve’s creation, fall, and exile God is described in anthropomorphic terms. Explain “anthropomorphic,” giving several examples.
•What do we learn in the narrative of the burning bush about the nature of the prophetic calling and the giving of God’s name as Yahweh?
•What was David’s sin? Why is he still considered a leading figure in the history of the nation even though he sinned

Answer 1

Maha,

 

You could write thousands of pages about these matters!  In fact, thousands have been written by Bible scholars over the centuries.  I will answer briefly just the first one, in the context of New Testament studies:

 

What is meant by the term “biblical criticism”?

 

Biblical criticism (or textual criticism) is that branch of Bible scholarship that tries to answer the key question: Can we be sure that the text we interpret is the one given by the apostles?

 

This question is driven by certain facts.  None of the original manuscripts (the autographs) have survived.  We have many Greek and Latin copies of the New Testament, but they have variations.  We need a branch of Bible scholarship that endeavors to ensure we have accurate copies of the original manuscripts.

 

Textual criticism consists of 3 elements, known as the 3 T's of textual criticism:

 

Testimony – Was the author of the original document (the autograph) willing and able to give reliable testimony?
Transmission – Was the original document reproduced and transmitted to the Greek manuscripts we now possess?
Translation – Were the Greek manuscripts accurately translated into English?

 

This is very brief, but as I mentioned, you could write thousands of pages of commentary on the questions that you posted.