Topic 4: The Synoptic Problem (pdf of the class presentation)*
Supplement to Topic 4: Markan Priority
Supplement to Topic 4: The Q
*The Synoptic Problem by Fr. Felix Just, S.J. (further elaboration of the ppt on Topic 4) - also available in the Synoptics Filebox
The Four Gospels: Some Comparative Overview Charts by Felix Just, S.J. - also available in the Synoptics Filebox.
Experience the joy of the good news from a Jewish sage in Galilee called Jesus. Study the texts which Matthew, Mark and Luke composed about him. For the first semester (SS 201) you will learn about the cultures and traditions out of which these gospels were composed; understand the so-called synoptic problem; and engage with the different passages on what Jesus preached and practiced in Galilee.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
The Gospel Genre
Introduction, Topic 3: The Gospel Genre
Supplement to Topic 3: Gospel as a Literary Genre
Pontifical Biblical Commission Document, Sancta Mater Ecclesia (1964) - excerpt. - also available in the Synoptics File Box
Supplement to Topic 3: Gospel as a Literary Genre
Pontifical Biblical Commission Document, Sancta Mater Ecclesia (1964) - excerpt. - also available in the Synoptics File Box
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Quiz 2 - Judaism in the First Century of the Common Era
Required Reading;
Bart Ehrman, The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings (New York: Oxford University Press, 2008), pp. 36-55 [Chapter 3: "The Jewish Context of Jesus and His Followers"] - SEE Synoptics FILEBOX (Arnoldus Library).
Important Class Notes:
"Judaism in the First Century of the Common Era" (ppt - download a pdf copy here)
"Judaism in the New Testament" - an outline (class handout)
"Timeline of Judaism and Early Christianity" by A. Y. Reed (pdf availabe here).
Helpful Readings:
Amy‐Jill Levine, “Jesus and Judaism: Why the Connection Stilll Matters,” in Ethical Dimensions in the
Teachings of Jesus and Paul (Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Convention of the Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines, 2004) - availalbe at the Arnodus Library.
The Pontifical Biblical Commission The Jewish People and Their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible (2001) – Read esp. nos. (par.) 23‐63 “Shared Fundamental Themes” and nos. 70‐78 “Jesus in the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles.”
Rabbi Benjamin Blech, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Judaism, 2nd ed. (NY: Alpha Books, 2003). - available at the Arnoldus Library.
Bart Ehrman, The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings (New York: Oxford University Press, 2008), pp. 36-55 [Chapter 3: "The Jewish Context of Jesus and His Followers"] - SEE Synoptics FILEBOX (Arnoldus Library).
Important Class Notes:
"Judaism in the First Century of the Common Era" (ppt - download a pdf copy here)
"Judaism in the New Testament" - an outline (class handout)
"Timeline of Judaism and Early Christianity" by A. Y. Reed (pdf availabe here).
Helpful Readings:
Amy‐Jill Levine, “Jesus and Judaism: Why the Connection Stilll Matters,” in Ethical Dimensions in the
Teachings of Jesus and Paul (Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Convention of the Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines, 2004) - availalbe at the Arnodus Library.
The Pontifical Biblical Commission The Jewish People and Their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible (2001) – Read esp. nos. (par.) 23‐63 “Shared Fundamental Themes” and nos. 70‐78 “Jesus in the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles.”
Rabbi Benjamin Blech, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Judaism, 2nd ed. (NY: Alpha Books, 2003). - available at the Arnoldus Library.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Synoptics1 - on quiz 1
Quiz 1 will cover the following on the Greco-Roman world:
- Names, places and events;
- Mystery religions, philosophies, Roman administration, Rome and the Jews in Palestine, Rome and the Jews in Diaspora;
- Cultural Values of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
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- Fr. Randolf C. Flores, SVD
- Fr. Randy Flores, SVD, is the current Rector of the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word in the Diocese of Cubao and Director of the Diocesan Biblical Apostolate. He is also Vice Provincial Superior of the SVD Philippine Central Province and Executive Director of the Arnold Janssen Catholic Mission Foundation, Inc. (AJCMFI), which supports educational programs for out-of-school youth through the Alternative Learning System (ALS) of the Department of Education. He teaches biblical courses at the Divine Word Seminary in Tagaytay City and is a professor at the Divine Word Institute of Mission. He holds a PhD in Theology from the Ateneo de Manila University (2015), a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (STD) from the Loyola School of Theology (2014), a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (SSL) from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome (1999), and an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry from the Divine Word Seminary (1995). He has served as President of the Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (CBAP), Chairperson of the Tagaytay Religious Association (TRA), and Dean of Studies of the Divine Word Seminary. Visit his YouTube channel, Biblical Apostolate PH: https://www.youtube.com/c/biblica