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TEXTS
Harris, S.L. The New Testament: a Student's Introduction. 4th
ed. McGraw-Hill, 2001.
The Bible in a recent English translation (e.g. NRSV, NAB, NEB, JB, NIB,
TEV).
Synopsis of Mark 3:31-4:30 & Parallels(distributed in class
at cost $1.00)
On-line Resources
Smith, M.H., ed. Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus
[ http://religion.rutgers.edu/iho/ ]
Smith, M.H., ed. A Synoptic Gospels Primer: Parallel Texts in Matthew,
Mark & Luke [http://religion.rutgers.edu/nt/primer/]
COURSE OUTLINE
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Class
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Topic
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Readings
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I (May 29)
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Gospels: Jesus teaching
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Harris 1-35, 95-117
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Synopsis
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IHO 261-267, 295-304
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II (May 31)
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Mark: the secret of the gospel
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Harris 57-75, 118-146
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Mk 1-13, 16
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IHO 89-92, 105-107, 154-165,
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248-251, 268-277
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III (June 5)
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Matthew: the scripture fulfilled
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Harris 76-93, 147-177
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Mt 1-7, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 28
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IHO 95-104, 120-126, 192, 203- 9,
213, 216-218, 256-260, 265-267
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IV (June 7)
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Lke: the proclamation of peace
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Harris 36-56, 178-207
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Lk 1-4, 6-7, 10, 14-17, 19, 24
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IHO 56-61, 127-135, 221-226
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V (June 12)
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Synoptic Quiz
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John: in word and signs
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Harris 208-236
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Jn 1-4, 9-10, 14-17, 20-21
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IHO 147, 198-215, 285-307
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VI (June 14)
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Jesus' deeds & death: historical quest
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Harris 237-276
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Mk 6-8, 14-15; Mt 27;
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Lk 23; Jn 6,12-13,18-19;
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Ex 16; Is 53; Ps 22
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IHO 25-40, 119-130, 246-270
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VII (June 19)
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Acts: apostolic mission & opposition
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Harris 277-301
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Ac 1-2, 5-12, 15, 17, 21, 27-28
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IHO 76-85, 233-243, 189-194
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VIII (June 21)
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Paul: message & authority
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Harris 303-346
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1 Th 1-2, 4; Gal 1-3, 5;
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1 Cor 1-2, 9, 12-13, 15;
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2 Cor 3, 5-6, 11-12
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Rom 1-15
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IX (June 26)
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Prison letters: imitation of Christ
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Harris 347-373
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Philip. 1-3; Philemon;
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Col 1-4; Eph 1-6
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1 Tim 3-4
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X (June 28)
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After Paul: the test of faith
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Harris 375-418
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Jms 1-4; Heb 1-2,5,10-12
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Rev 1-6, 8, 12, 19-20;
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1 Jn 1-2, 4;1 Pet 1-3
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IHO 268-284
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XI (July 3)
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Exam
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