7.0 The Contributions of Other Apostolic Leaders 


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7.1. The Letter to the Hebrews
H:18:322-326; H4:375-380; NOSB:nt:316; NOSB3:NT:369-385-----Click on for access to Hebrews literary structure----Click on for access to Hebrews text-----Click on for access to gateway on the study of Hebrews-----Click on for access to article on Hebrews in online Catholic Encylopedia-----
7.1.1. Historical Issues related to Composition
1. Describe the difficulties of the Letter to the Hebrews in gaining acceptance into the canon of the New Testament, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as sources of information.
2. Discuss in detail the various views regarding the authorship of this document, paying close attention to 13:22-23 and using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as sources of information.
3. Describe the writer profile [writing style, thematic emphases etc.] that emerges from an examination of the contents of the document, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
4. Discuss the possibilities of place of writing and occasion for the writing of this document, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as sources of information.
5. Discuss the issue of Hebrews as a Jewish sermon in relation to the reference in 13:22. Use commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as sources of information.
7.1.2.1. Literary Structure
1. Describe the literary organization of the Letter to the Hebrews, using outlines and discussions from commentaries and Bible dictionaries as sources of information.
2. List the doctrinal emphasis pericopes and the admonition pericopes which together comprise the content of the document from 1:4 through 13:17, using the notes in the NOSB as a guide.
3. Summarize the contents of the Prologue (1:1-3) and its connection to the remainder of the document, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.

7.1.2.2. Literary Strategy
Click on for access to article on Melchizedek by Jerome H. Neyrey-----Click on for access to article on Melchizedek by D.B. Rrooke-----Click on for access to Hebrews literary structure----Click on for access to Hebrews text-----Click on for access to article on Hebrews in online Catholic Encylopedia-----
1. Discuss in detail the emphasis on Jesus as the Son of God in Heb. 1:4-4:13, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
2. Discuss the concept of Melchizedek in Heb. 7:3, using the article by Fa. Jerome H. Neyrey.
3. Discuss in detail the emphasis on Jesus as the great high priest as superior to the priesthood of Aaron in Heb. 4:14-7:28, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
4. Discuss in detail the emphasis on Jesus' superior ministry through the new covenant in Heb. 8:1-10:18, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
5. Discuss in detail the call to obedience in Heb. 10:19-13:17, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
6. Discuss in detail the contents of the Conclusio in Heb. 13:18-25, comparing it to others in the Pauline epistles and in the General Epistles.
7.2. The General Letters
H:18:321-338; H4:375-376;-----Click on for access to General Letters literary structure-----Click on for access to General Letters texts-----
7.2.1. Issues of Canonicity
1. Discuss in detail the process of canonization of the general epistles, using Bible dictionaries, Introductions etc. as sources of information.

7.2.2. The Letter of James
H:18:326-328; H4:380-383; NOSB:nt:331; NOSB3:NT:386-393-----Click on for access to James literary structure----Click on for access to James text-----Click on for access to article on James by Vernon K. Robbins-----Click on for access to article on James in online Catholic Encyclopedia-----Click on for access to article on James by Richard Heard-----Click on for access to article on James by William Barclay-----Click on for access to article on James by Robert Grant. Scroll down to James.-----Click on icon for access to article on OT allusions and exegesis of Jas. 5:1-11-----
7.2.2.1 Historical Issues related to Composition
1. Discuss in detail the various views about authorship, time, place and occasion for the writing of this document, using commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
2. Discuss in detail the issue of James as a Jewish sermon using only the slightest epistolary format, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
7.2.2.2 Literary Structure
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1. Discuss the issue of the difficulties of outlining the text of James, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
2. Discuss in detail the topic of trials and temptation in James 1:2-18, using NOSB3:NT:386-393, commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
3. Discuss in detail the topic of worship in James 1:19-27, using NOSB3:NT:386-393, commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
4. Discuss in detail the topic of faith in James 2:1-26, using NOSB3:NT:386-393, commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
5. Discuss in detail the topic of speech and wisdom in James 3:1-18, using NOSB3:NT:386-393, commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
6. Discuss in detail the topic of worldliness and criticism of others in James 4:1-12, using NOSB3:NT:386-393, commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
7. Discuss in detail the topic of planning for the future in James 4:13-17, using NOSB3:NT:386-393, commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
8. Discuss in detail the topic of abusive wealth and suffering in James 5:1-11, using NOSB3:NT:386-393, commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
9. Compare James' discussion of oath making in Jas. 5:12 to that of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in Matt. 5:33-37, using NOSB3:NT:386-393, commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
10. Discuss in detail the topic of prayer and confession in James 5:13-8, using NOSB3:NT:386-393, commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
11. Compare James' discussion of reclaiming the wayward in Jas. 5:19-20 to that of John in 1 John 5:16-17 and of Paul in Gal. 6:1-5, using NOSB3:NT:386-393, commentaries, NT introductions, and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
7.2.3. The Petrine Letters
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7.2.3.1. 1 Peter
H:18:328-331; H4:383-386; NOSB:nt:337; NOSB3:NT:394-400-----Click on for access to 1 Peter literary structure-----Click on for access to 1 Peter text-----Click on for access to 1 Peter resources-----Click on for access to 1 Peter resources by Fa. Felix Just-----Click on for access to article on church and culture in 1 Peter-----Click on for access to article on civil disobedience in 1 Peter 2:13-17-----Click on for access to article 1 Peter by Richard Heard-----Click on for access to Socio-Rhetorical interpretation of 1 Peter by Vernon Robbins-----Click on for access to article on the letter Proem and an exegesis of 1 Pet. 1:3-12-----
7.2.3.1.1 Historical Issues related to Composition
1. Discuss in detail the various views about authorship, time, place and occasion for the writing of this document, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in the above icons in the Catholic Encyclopedia Click on for access to articles on the Petrine Letters-and by Richard Heard Click on for access to article 1 Peter by Richard Heard are helpful resources.
2. Discuss the relationship of Peter as author (1:1a) and Silvanus as writer (5:12) of this letter, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.

7.2.3.1.2 Literary Structure
1. Compare and contrast the contents of the Praescriptia of 1 and 2 Peter, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
2. Discuss in detail the contents of the Proem in 1 Pet. 1:3-12, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
3. Discuss in detail the emphasis on holy living in 1 Pet 1:13-2:10, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
4. Compare the emphasis on civic duty in 1 Pet 2:11-17 to that in 1 Tim. 2:1-8 and 6:1-2, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The article on 1 Pet 2:13-17 is helpful: -Click on for access to article on civil disobedience in 1 Peter 2:13-17-----
5. Compare the content of the Haustafeln in 1 Pet. 2:18-3:17 to that in Paul in Eph. 5:22-6:10 and Col. 3:18-4:1, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
6. Summarize the contents of 1 Pet. 5:1-11 emphasizing proper conduct for spiritual leaders and others, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.

7.2.3.2. 2 Peter
H:18:332-334; H4:386-388; NOSB:nt:344; NOSB3:NT:401-405-----Click on for access to 2 Peter literary structure-----Click on for access to 2 Peter text-----Click on for access to article on Christology in 2 Peter-----
7.2.3.2.1 Historical Issues related to Composition
1. Discuss in detail the various views about authorship, time, place and occasion for the writing of this document, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.
7.2.3.2.2 Literary Structure
1. Discuss in detail the emphasis on true knowledge in 2 Pet 1:3-21, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. Be sure to check some of the links under topic 7.2.3 above.
2. Discuss in detail the emphasis on false teachers in 2 Pet 2:1-22, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. Be sure to check some of the links under topic 7.2.3 above.
3. Discuss in detail the emphasis on the Lord's return in 2 Pet 3:1-18a, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. Be sure to check some of the links under topic 7.2.3 above.

7.2.4. The Johannine Letters
H4:388-----Click on for access to Johanine letters literary structure-----Click on for access to Johannine letters texts-----Click on for access to articles on Johannine letters-----Click on for access to article Johannine letters by Richard Heard----Click on for access to article Johannine letters in the Catholic Encyclopedia----Click on for access to article Johannine letters at the Theology website----
7.2.4.1. 1 John
H:18:334-335; H4:388-390; NOSB:nt:349; NOSB3:NT:406-412----Click on for access to 1 John literary structure-----Click on for access to 1 John text-----Click on for access to articles on Johannine letters-----Click on for access to article Johannine letters by Richard Heard-----Click on for access to articles 1 John-----Click on for access to article Johannine letters in the Catholic Encyclopedia----Click on for access to article Johannine letters at the Theology website----Click on icon for access to discussion of ancient letters and exegesis of 1 John.-----
7.2.4.1.1 Historical Issues related to Composition
1. Discuss in detail the various views about authorship, time, place and occasion for the writing of this document, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.
2. Discuss the issue of proto-Gnosticism as the targeted heretical group in this letter, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.

7.2.4.1.2 Literary Structure
1. Discuss in detail the issue of sin in 1 John 1:5-2:2; 3:4-10; 5:16-19, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.
2. Discuss in detail the issue of brotherly love in 1 John 2:7-17; 3:11-18; 4:7-21, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.
3. Discuss in detail the issue of sin in 1 John 1:5-2:2, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.

7.2.4.2. 2 John
H:18:335; H4:390; NOSB:nt:355; NOSB3:NT:413-414----Click on for access to 2 John literary structure-----Click on for access to 2 John text-----Click on for access to articles on Johannine letters-----Click on for access to article Johannine letters by Richard Heard----Click on for access to article Johannine letters in the Catholic Encyclopedia----Click on for access to article Johannine letters at the Theology website----
7.2.4.2.1 Historical Issues related to Composition
1. Discuss in detail the various views about authorship, time, place and occasion for the writing of this document, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.
2. Discuss the issue of the identification of the elect lady in 2 John 1, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.

7.2.4.2.2 Literary Structure
1. Compare and contrast the contents of the Praescriptia in 2 and 3 John, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.
2. Discuss in detail the contents of the body of the letter in 2 John 5-11, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.

7.2.4.3. 3 John
H:18:335-336; H4:390; NOSB:nt:357; NOSB3:NT:415-416----Click on for access to 3 John literary structure-----Click on for access to 3 John text-----Click on for access to articles on Johannine letters-----Click on for access to article Johannine letters by Richard Heard----Click on for access to article Johannine letters in the Catholic Encyclopedia----Click on for access to article Johannine letters at the Theology website----
7.2.4.3.1 Historical Issues related to Composition
1. Discuss in detail the various views about authorship, time, place and occasion for the writing of this document, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.
2. Discuss the issue of the identification of Gaius in 3 John 1, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.

7.2.4.3.2 Literary Structure
1. Discuss in detail the contents of the body of the letter in 3 John 5-12, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.
2. Compare and contrast the contents of the Conclusia in 2 and 3 John, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.

7.2.5. The Letter of Jude
H:18:331-332; H4:385-386; NOSB:nt:359; NOSB3:NT:417-419---Click on for access to Jude literary structure-----Click on for access to Jude text-----Click on for access to article on Jude at Theology website-----Click on for access to article on Jude by Richard Heard----Click on for access to article on Jude in the Catholic Encyclopedia----
7.2.5.1. Historical Issues related to Composition
1. Discuss in detail the various views about authorship, time, place and occasion for the writing of this document, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.
2. Discuss the issue of Jude's use of noncanonical writings in his letter, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information (see also Harris, page 331-332).

7.2.5.2 Literary Structure
1. Compare the emphasis on false teachers in Jude 8-23 to that in 2 Pet. 2:1-22, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.
2. Discuss in detail the emphasis on divine judgment in Jude 5-7, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information. The articles in above icons by Heard, Catholic Encyclopedia, and Theology website are useful resources.
3. Compare the contents of the Conclusio in Jude 24-25 to that in 2 Peter 3:18b, using commentaries and Bible dictionaries as supplementary sources of information.

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