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Here;s an alternative to tearing a page out of your Bible (as the rabbi recommended last time:
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>>Here's some help on your next assignment:
First, syllabus instructions:
Analytical Paper: “Who Do They Say Jesus Is?” Due Wed, Nov 2
Your task in this paper (or power point or video) is to analyze how various groups in the Gospel of Matthew react to the teachings and actions of Jesus. You are required to cover disciples, crowds, religious leaders. You may formulate additional groups as seems to be most appropriate in your analysis. Focus on names and titles they ascribe to Jesus, questions and issues they raise, disagreements and other response patterns, and anything else that shows how they seem to understand him. You may append tables or charts if you find it helpful. Base your comments on the text of Matthew only. Include chapter and verse references or direct quotations. Avoid unsupported generalizations. Avoid statements about how Jesus viewed these groups or why you agree or disagree with their views. Please focus on simply describing how they viewed Jesus. This paper should demonstrate that you have read the gospel thoroughly. The paper is intended to demonstrate that you are gaining familiarity with the narrative methodology being used in the course.
- 4-6 pages, typed, double-spaced (approx. 1200-1800 words)
- 40 points
- Due at the beginning of the class period
Sample process:
1. read the Gospel of Matthew
2. Select a group and locate the passages where that group is present
3. Identify and label the ways that they indicate who they think Jesus is
4. Identify and summarize reoccurring themes.
5. Note any discrepancies in the views of the group (is the group unified or fragmented) and give examples.
5. Repeat for next groups (wash, lather, rinse, repeat)
6. Write a thesis statement that succinctly summaries the groups’ views. This is what your paper will then support.
7. Write a section for each group that restates the view of the group and provide examples.
8. Write a conclusion that summarizes the main views of the groups. Note similarities and differences between the groups.
9. Revisit and revise the introduction to make sure that it accurately defines your position and helps the reader know what to expect in the paper.
10. Proofread the paper. Reading it aloud is helpful. Perhaps take it to the ASC for review per the section about Submitting Assignments.
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Note: we are to be reading chapters 9, 12, 15-16, 19, 21-13 of Matthew this week. That may mean these chapters are fruitful for this assignment.
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A Bible concordance or Bible Gateway.com will be hugely helpful. There you can search the texts where a certain group is mentiuond, like Sadducees (here) or "teachers of the law (here)
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You might want to pay special attention to Matthew 13. Note when Jesus goes outside and inside. Note the disciples vs. the crowds. Bounded sets vs. centered sets.
Not only is Chapter 13 central to the gospel in that is the central of the 5 teaching blocks, but a chiasm highlights it all the more. An intercalation (12:46-50 AND 13:53-58) frames Chapter 13 even more (Both sections: Jesus redefines family)
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>>5 points Extra credit:
Bring a page of notes next class reflecting your research into the "three worlds" and context of Matthew 12:31-32, answering the question,
"What is the unpardonable sin?"
Use any skills you have learned in class, especially reading those verses in context (what comes before and after them),
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