The Gospels and Jesus
RELI 250
Spring 2007 not offered
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In this examination of the history and literature of the earliest writings about Jesus, attention will be given to the literary forms used in the composition of gospel literature, the social and religious functions of the traditions within believing communities, the role of imagination in the production of gospel texts, and the diversity of interpretations of Jesus in the early church. Readings will focus on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Peter, Thomas and "Q." |
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Essential Capabilities:
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
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| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CEAS-Phil/Reli)(RELI-MN)(RELI)(STS) |
Major Readings:
B. Mack, THE LOST GOSPEL
A. Schweitzer, THE QUEST OF THE HISTORICAL JESUS
B. Throckmorton, GOSPEL PARALLELS
Packet of xeroxed essays
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two short papers and a longer one. |
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