The Synoptic Gospels
Topics of Study
last revised: 7/08/03
1.0 Learning to Use
the Tools of Analysis |
2.0 Developing Appropriate Interpretative
Strategies |
3.0
Studying the Life of Jesus |
4.0 A Theology of Jesus |
1.1
Using Commentaries
1.1.1
What is a commentary?
1.1.2
Identifying different types of commentaries
1.1.3
How to use a commentary |
2.1
History of Gospel Studies
2.1.1 Historical Criticism
2.1.2 Source Criticism
2.1.3 Form Criticism
2.1.4 Redaction Criticism
2.1.5 Literary Critical
Strategies |
3.1
Background
and
preparation
for ministry
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4.1 Key Themes in Mark |
1.2
Using Translations
1.2.1
History of the English Bible
1.2.2
Translation Theory and Methodology
1.2.3
Using Translations as Commentaries |
2.2 Basic
Exegetical Method
2.2.1 Exegeting
a Pericope
2.2.2 Reading
a Document |
3.2
Beginning
of public ministry
3.2.1 The public ministry
of John the baptizer
3.2.2 The beginning of
Jesus' ministry |
4.2 Key Themes in Matthew |
1.3
Using a Gospel Synopsis
1.3.1
A gospel harmony and a gospel synopsis
1.3.2
Different types of gospel synopses
1.3.3
How to use a gospel synopsis |
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3.3
Galilean
Ministry
3.3.1
Phase One: to the choosing
of the Twelve
3.3.2
Phase Two: to the withdrawals
from Galilee
3.3.3
Phase Three: to the
departure for Jerusalem |
4.3 Key Themes in Luke |
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3.4
Later
Judean-Perean ministry
3.4.1 Early Judean Phase
3.4.2 Early Perean Phase
3.4.3 Later Judean Phase
3.4.4 Later Perean Phase |
4.4 The Synopic Gospels
in Summary |
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3.5
Final
Week and Crucifixion (Passio Christi)
3.5.1 Friday, arrival
at Bethany
3.5.2 Saturday, prophetic
annointing
3.5.3 Sunday, messianic
manifestation
3.5.4 Monday, messianic
authority
3.5.5 Tuesday, controversy
and teaching
3.5.6 Wednesday, no record
3.5.7 Thursday, farewells
3.5.8 Friday, redemption
accomplished
3.5.9 Saturday, guard
posted at the tomb |
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3.6
Resurrection
appearances and ascension
3.6.1 The empty tomb
3.6.2 Appearances to the
disciples
3.6.2.1 The bribing of the soldiers
3.6.2.2 To the eleven in Galilee
3.6.2.3 To the two disciples on the road to
Emmaus
3.6.2.4 To the disciples in Jerusalem
3.6.2.5 The ascension of Jesus
3.6.2.6 To Mary Magdalene
3.6.2.7 To the disciples in Jerusalem
3.6.2.8 To the disciples with Thomas present
3.6.2.9 To the seven disciples at the Sea
of Galilee |
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