LIBRARY
REL 201: Introduction to the New Testament: Module 3
A basic introduction to the literature and theology of the New Testament, including exposure to critical methods such as form and redaction criticisms.
Outcomes
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
- Explain how Matthew's Gospel reflects competition with Jewish religion recently bereft of the Temple.
- Describe how Matthew alters the presentation of mark's gospel in terms of the portrayal of the disciplines.
- Explain how Matthew establishes church authority.
- Describe how Matthew portrays Jesus.
Assignments
| Action | Assignment | Due no later than |
| Read | Gospel of Matthew Chapter 7 in A Voyage Through the New Testament Chapter 2 in Portraits of Jesus |
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| Post | Initial reply to discussion question | Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Post | Responses to at least two classmates | Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
Bibliography
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A critical and exegetical commentary on the Gospel according to Saint Matthew (Matthew 1-7)
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Call Number: BS2575.3 .D38 2004ISBN: 0567083551Publication Date: 2004-06-15Print Book - available for review in the reference section of the Library (1st floor - not available for check out). -
Matthew : a commentary on his handbook for a mixed church under persecution
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Call Number: BS2575.3 .G85 1994ISBN: 9780802807359Publication Date: 1994-11-01Print Book - available for check out in the Library (2nd floor). -
A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew
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Call Number: BS2575.3 .K43 1999ISBN: 9780802838216Publication Date: 2004-03-01Print Book - available for check out in the Library (2nd floor). -
Matthew
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Call Number: BS2575.3 .M68 1991ISBN: 9780853646556Publication Date: 1991Print book - available for check out in the Library (2nd floor).
