Attention will be given to contemporary principles of biblical interpretation, biblical criticism, inspiration, and revelation. It will explore selected portions of the texts with special emphasis on the gospels. A general knowledge of and facility with the New Testament rather than an in-depth focus is the aim of this course. Students can demonstrate both sensitivity to various expressions of religious belief in diverse cultures, and a critical understanding of their meaning.
Students can think and write analytically and critically using historical data.
An Introduction . Paulist press, 1998. Synopsis of the Four Gospels , English Edition. United Bible Societies, 1982. Brown, Raymond E. Introduction to the New Testament .