Saint Leo University REL 110RS The Emergence of Christianity: Examination of Foundational Christian Texts
Textbooks: The Catholic Study Bible Third Edition, Edited by Donald Senior, et. al.(Oxford University Press, 2016). Imperato, Robert. Portraits of Jesus. 3rd edition. Lanham: Hamilton Books, 2020. ISBN: 978-0-7618-7215-3 Paperback; 978-0-7618-7216-0 eBook
Paper 1:
Paper 1 Choose just one of the themes from the list below. Note developments of that theme in the Old Testament to the New Testament (N.T.), and show how N.T. writers reinterpreted it. Discuss similarities, differences, and changes to the meaning. You must provide a separate outline to your paper. Use only the following resource that’s available as an eBook: Balentine, Samuel E. The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology. Oxford University Press: 2014 (The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology.) Sometimes links to ebooks break. If the link does not work, then go to the Saint Leo library electronically and look up the book. Be sure to distinguish between paraphrase and direct quotes. Type a 350-750 word paper using MLA formatting.
Themes:
Justice Love Jerusalem
Wealth and poverty Christ Son of God
Lord Priest Servant of God
Son of Man Shepherd Mercy and Compassion
Kingdom of God Resurrection Peace
Faith Obedience Redemption
