10/29 Parable Analysis Assignment HELP/Test 3 Complete

Big news last class:  we announced a new due date for Parable Analysis:  Wed 11/9. (not 11/2).

NOTE :ALL JCC classes are doing this assignment, so you'll want to start the library reserach as soon as possible to beat the rush for resources!  Help below!

FIRST: Read the assignment carefully  in the syllabus carefully.

There are 11 parables listed.  You can choose any one of them
(The syllabus says you will be assigned one, but you can choose any one).
  OR just follow this chart
Pick one of the two parables listed for your group to analyze:

Pharisees:   9: 14-17 (wineskins)       or                            21:28-33 (Two Sons)
Sadducees: 13: 47-52(net/dragnet)     or                            18:12-14 (lost sheep)
Zealots       13: 45  (pearl)           or                                   25:14-30 (talents/minas)
Essenes    5:14-15 (Lamp/ bushel)    or                              25:1-13 (ten virgins/bridesmaids)

Remember that the Academic Support Center is prepared for you to bring in your paper to review, proofread, and offer help with footnoting. 
Also, Ernie in the library has lots of experience with helping JCCstudents find resources for this assignment:  PLEASE TELL HIM I SENT YOU!

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Ernest Carrere

Email: ernest.carrere@fresno.edu

SHORT CUT TO FIND LIBRARY RESOURCES

fresno.edu>

   Services (top of page)>

           Hiebert Library (left menu)>

Enter "Matthew" in the search bar and enter>

Now either

a) put "parables matthew" (without quotes) in the search bar

AND/OR

b)usually skip the results on this page (Encore), but scroll to bottom right and click "Classic Catalog">Keyword: Bible-N.T.-Matthew


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ALTERNATE:

Fresno.edu>Services>Hiebert Library>Search

Fresno.edu>Services>Hiebert Library>Online Catalog>Advanced

fresno.edu>Services>Hiebert Library>Online Catalog> Classic Catalog

http://librarycatalog.fresno.edu/ : Keyword: Bible-NT matthew

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Recommended commentaries to use:
WORD BIBLICAL
NEW INTERNATIONAL COMMENTARY ON THE NT
BELIEVERS CHURCH BIBLE COMMENTARY

• Michael Green, Matthew for Today
• Robert Farrar Capon, Parables of Judgement
• Bible Background Commentary- NT

Books on reserve under JCC and Greg Camp

Most books are BS 257, BS 491.2-3
 ,BT375

This is obviously to get you in the library.  I

Journals: Far right wall after you walk in


Especially helpful books:

• Bible Background Commentary (Keener) +++++
• New Bible Dictionary
• Robert Farrar Capon: Parables of the Kingdom, Parables of Grace, Parables of Judgement
• Michael Green, Craig Keener, N.T. Wright, R.T. France
• Commentary Series: Believer's Church. Word Biblical Commentary, IVP, Tyndale, New International Commentary on the NT

Especially helpful journals

• Jounrnal of Biblical Literature
• Direction
• Novum Testamentum
• Catholic Biblical Quarterly
• Interpretation
• Journal of New Testament Studies

Help yourself and  help classmates: copy the pages you need instead of checking out.

Your  paper can utilize one exception to the  "6 sources, no online sources" rule:

For ONE of your sources, you can read

an  article on the FPU website:

Fresno.edu>Services>Hiebert Library> Electronic Databases

(then search "Matthew 25" or your parable.

or

 article linked on our course website ("online resources" tab at top , then click at bottom where it says, Tons of advanced level articles on Matthew)

You will probably want to make an appointment at the ASC (Marpek 105)

--Remember:use only books/articles from our library, focusing on the comemntaries on reserve under JCC and/or Greg Camp.  These can be searched online under Greg's name at http://librarycatalog.fresno.edu/

++Here's an expert on the historical background of parables:



+Don't forget our  Pointers on Parables here
 ..Look for the "loud fart," etc.


Remember everything we have learned about parables and Three Worlds theory so far.
(put "parable" in search bar of this website)

For example..
-Always consider context, what happens before/after....and contexture/atmosphere
-Who is Jesus speaking to?
-Look for 'literary world" devices: chiasm, inclusio, set theory, intercalation,  intertextulaity, etc etc
-Look for the 'loud fart"
-Historical world lessons: Samaritans are outcasts, Ring=credit card, men don't run etc.


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Test 3, NOV 16 Cheat sheet allowed this time    1 sided 8 1/2 by 11

1)From Amish Grace Part 2 (chapters 6-9), summarize the content in as much detail as possible, so that I can tell you have read it well. Also be sure to include comments on which 2 Matthew texts are key for the Amish, as well as what the Amish view of forgiveness is, and why you do or do not agree with it. .


2)From Amish Grace Part 3:

a)What are the reasons for shunning?(Chapter 11)
c) How is Amish forgiveness misunderstood by American culture? (174-176)



3)After reading the interview with the killer's mother (Amish Grace, pp, 191-199)
and the video interview with her we watched on 11/9 , how do you respond? Talk about whether or not you have compassion on the killer and can forgive him, and why/why not?


4)How do you feel. and how do you feel like reacting/responding to Westboro Baptist Church (The "God Hates Fags" Church) after watching the video clips we showed on 10/ . What would you do if you met one of the church's leaders at Starbuck's and they were seated all alone with a sign on the table, "I would love to talk." Mention the news clip about the church's view of the Amish school shooting, and also include two other of the videos in your answer, and compare/contrast your response to theirs.

5)Answer your party's qusetion below (as yourself) from a "three worlds" reading (Note: all Scriptures below will be projected on wall for exam)

a)PHARISEES From Matthew 12:31-32, answer the question,

"What is the unpardonable sin" (or "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit") in the context of that Scripture. Be as specific as possible.

Use any skills you have learned in class, especially reading those verses in context (what comes before and after them). Explain how a study of the passage and other intertexts, led to your conclusion (class work on 10/29 , and web post on 11/2 )

b)SADDUCEES In Matthew 3:10-12 , is "baptism with fire" a positive or negative experience? Explain how a study of the passage and other intertexts, led to your conclusion. Find a potential chiasm in the Scripture, and note how that informs your answer, (class work on 10/29 , and web post on 11/9)

c)ZEALOTS Who seems to be "taken," and who seems to be "left behind" in the immediate context of Matthew 24: 36-53 , and what are the implications? Explain how a study of the passage, and other intertexts, led to your conclusion (class work on10/29 , and web post on 11/2 )

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d)ESSENES Who seems to be "my brothers and sisters" in Matthew 25:40, and its context:, Matthew 25: 31-46. Discuss whether or not this is a parable. ExpExplain how a study of the passage, and other intertexts, led to your conclusion (class work on 10/29 and post on 11/2 )

6)For any two of the following phrases from Matthew 18, talk for a paragraph on the 'historical world' significance of:

• millstone
• "gates of hell"
• "on this rock"
• "binding and loosing
• "little ones"

( 10/22 qnd 24 post, also 10/26 post)


7)How would you deal with Mr. Squeaky Shoes if he went beyond just being annoying to killing a loved one of yours? Talk about the process of forgiveness you would follow, and how you would deal with him wanting to return to your church upon his release from prison. As part of your answer, discuss the Matthew 18 process, and comment on whether or not you would follow it, and why. ( 10/26 post)

8)EXTRA CREDIT: Summarize Jesus' move from right-handed to left-handed power.
(11/9 post)