The Gospels and Jesus
RELI 276
Spring 2022 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, 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, Thomas, and "Q." |
Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a 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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