Translation so important to biblical scholarship

1.Why is the issue of translation so important to biblical scholarship?

2.What does TNK stand for?

3.Explain the idea of redaction (JEDP).

4.What is a covenant? Why is it so important to the Hebrew Bible?

5.What is the primary role of the Nebiim?

6.Describe the ketubim and its role in the Hebrew Bible.

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Mueller Chapter 3 Reading guide

1.What are the three genres of writings in the New Testament?

2.Understanding dating. As you read, mark the approximate date of each event.

Jesus’ birth – around 0 CE

Jesus’ death – around 33 CE

Writing of Paul’s letters –

Writing of each gospel

Mark

Matthew

Luke/Acts

John

Earliest list of 27 books of the Bible

3.Why is St. Paul so important to early Christianity?