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RELI299
The Gospels and Jesus
RELI299 FA
Not Currently Offered
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 within believing communities, 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 Mark, John, Peter,
Thomas and "Q".
MAJOR READINGS
K. Aland, SYNOPSIS OF THE FOUR GOSPELS
R. Cameron, THE OTHER GOSPELS: NON-CANONICAL GOSPEL TEXTS
J.D. Crossman, THE CROSS THAT SPOKE
J. Kloppenburg, et. al., A Q-THOMAS READER
B. Mack, A MYTH OF INNOCENCE: THE GOSPEL OF MARK AND
CHRISTIAN ORIGINS
G. MacRae, INVITATION TO JOHN
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two short papers (4 pages
each); one long paper (20 pages).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless
preregistered students attend the first class meeting or
communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first
class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE:
Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the
Registrar's Office.
This course fulfills a "Critical Disciplines" departmental
requirement.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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