Kurs

The Gospels and the Letters of Paul, Eastern Christian Linguistic Version

Basic knowledge in a classical language is required.

This course explores, in depth, early interpretations of Jesus, examines the synoptic problems, provides insights into the history and theology of the Johannine movement, and examines the context and thinking of Paul and the Pauline congregations. Emphasis is placed on the texts’ social context and literary structure, as well as their various theological tendencies. Issues concerning the historical person of Jesus are given special attention.

By the end of the course, the student is expected to:

Knowledge and understanding:
– describe the contents and theology of the Gospels and Pauline letters, from both a historical and literary perspective in considerable depth
– critically discuss important issues concerning the texts ’literary dependencies and historical source value

Competence and skills:
– Discover the texts’ theological contribution and relevance
– independently interpret a text in light of its social and cultural contexts by using modern exegetical methods
– identify the most important issues that the texts raise
– Read New Testament text in an ancient language

Judgment and approach
– argue for the original meaning of a New Testament text, and/or its meaning in a translation of it in a convincing manner
-Evaluate the ethical and social impacts of a selected synchronous approach to a text

Reservation för revidering av litteraturen.

Literature:

  • Caroll, John T. , 2016. Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction: . Louisville Kentucky: Westminister/John Knox Press: 47-257 (210 p.)
  • Horrell, David G. , 2015. An Introduction to the Study of Paul. Approaches to Biblical Studies . 3 uppl. Bloomsbury London: T. T.Clark Ltd. (209 s.)
  • Collins, Adela Yarbo. 2022. Paul Transformed: Reception of the Person and Letters of Paul in Antiquity. New Haven and London: Yale University Press: 1-103 (103 p.)
  • Sources in ancient languages (circa 20 p.)

Additional:

Bible Society, British and Foreign, 2013. The New Testament in Syriac. Wiltshire Swindon: British and Foreign Bible Society. (Chosen parts, 250 p.)

Aland, Barbara & Aland, Kurt & Karavidopoulos, Johannes, 2014. The Greek New Testament: With Dictionary (Greek and English Edition) 5 ed. Möhringen Stuttgart: The German Bible Society. (Chosen parts, 250 p.)

Publishing, Zondrevan, 2016. NAV, NIV, Arabic/English Bilingual New Testament, Leather-Look, Green (Arabic Edition). Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing. (Chosen parts, 250 p.)

Wells, Joseph Warren, 2011. Bohairic Coptic New Testament. 2 ed. Marlton New Jeresey: Logos Reserach Edition. (Chosen parts, 250 p.)

Kurslitteraturen reviderades senast 14 juni 2024.

Schemat finns tillgängligt senast en månad innan kursen startar. Vi rekommenderar inte att du skriver ut schemat eftersom vissa ändringar kan ske.

Öppna schemat

Betyg

A = Framstående, B = Mycket bra, C = Bra, D = Tillfredsställande, E = Tillräcklig, Fx = Otillräcklig, komplettering möjlig, F = Otillräcklig

Examinationsformer

  • Hemtentamen
  • Muntlig redovisning
  • Tolkningsövningar

General requirements for university studies.
30 credits in Theology, including the courses Biblical Studies, 7,5 hp and History of Religions 7,5 hp and Interpretation, Theory and Method with Paper, 7,5 hp, or equivalent.

Fastställd av Ämnesföreträdarkollegiet vid Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm den 16 november 2016.

Senast reviderad den 14 juni 2024.