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---Quiz 11

• Monday, April 29, at the beginning of class
• Covers:
• Galatians 2:1-10
• Be prepared to
• Translate select portions of the above Greek text, according to specified translation methodology.
• Parse select words from the above Greek text.
• Analyze select translations accord to the Translation Method employed
• Identify select translations according to the resulting Translation Type
• Answer questions about
• the text variant readings in UBS 4th rev. ed critical apparatus for the above Greek text.
• the thought structure of the text based on the block and semantic diagrams of the passage.
• the nature and implications of the various genre forms in the passage.

Passage for Week 16:

•  Different schedule
• Monday: Josephus, Antiquities, 18.1.4.
• Wednesday: Psalm 23 (LXX) & (MT)
• Be prepared for the usual Graded Recitation responsibilities on Monday.

---Quiz 10
• Monday, April 21, at the beginning of class
• Covers:
• James 5:1-6
• Be prepared to
• Translate select portions of the above Greek text, according to specified translation methodology.
• Parse select words from the above Greek text.
• Analyze select translations accord to the Translation Method employed
• Identify select translations according to the resulting Translation Type
• Answer questions about
• the text variant readings in UBS 4th rev. ed critical apparatus for the above Greek text.
• the thought structure of the text based on the block and semantic diagrams of the passage.
• the nature and implications of the various genre forms in the passage.
• Passage for Week 15: Gal. 2:1-10
• We will follow the weekly exegesis cycle.
• Hyperlinked study resources:--- ----------
• Be prepared for the usual Graded Recitation responsibilities on Monday.

---Quiz 9
• Monday, April 14, at the beginning of class
• Covers:
• Acts 6:1-7
• Be prepared to
• Translate select portions of the above Greek text, according to specified translation methodology.
• Parse select words from the above Greek text.
• Analyze select translations accord to the Translation Method employed
• Identify select translations according to the resulting Translation Type
• Answer questions about
• the text variant readings in UBS 4th rev. ed critical apparatus for the above Greek text.
• the thought structure of the text based on the block and semantic diagrams of the passage.
• the nature and implications of the various genre forms in the passage.
• Passage for Week 14: James 5:1-6
• We will follow the weekly exegesis cycle.
• Hyperlinked study resources:--- ---
• Be prepared for the usual Graded Recitation responsibilities on Monday.

---Quiz 8
• Monday, April 7, at the beginning of class
• Covers:
• Luke 6:20-26
• Be prepared to
• Translate select portions of the above Greek text, according to specified translation methodology.
• Parse select words from the above Greek text.
• Analyze select translations accord to the Translation Method employed
• Identify select translations according to the resulting Translation Type
• Answer questions about
• the text variant readings in UBS 4th rev. ed critical apparatus for the above Greek text.
• the thought structure of the text based on the block and semantic diagrams of the passage.
• the nature and implications of the various genre forms in the passage.
• Passage for Week 13: Acts 6:1-7
• We will follow the weekly exegesis cycle.
• Hyperlinked handouts: ---
• Be prepared for the usual Graded Recitation responsibilities on Monday.

The Annual Greek party has been scheduled When? Friday evening, April 18, at 6:00 pm Where? Dr. Cranford's home: 105 Twin Lake Dr., Boiling Springs What? A catered dinner with loads of fun and fellowship Who? Students enrolled in Dr. Cranford's classes with spouse. What? You need to sign up to attend at the Greek Party Signup page under Meetings in Online Forms at Cranfordville.

• Monday, Mar. 31, during the entire class period.
• Covers:
• Greek NT passages
• Matthew 4:1-11
• Col. 1:1-22
• Col. 3:18-4:1
• Eph. 5:22-6:9
• Principles of diagraming
• Principles of outlining
• Principles of textual criticism
• Principles of translation
• Be prepared to
• Translate selected portions of above listed Greek NT passages, including the variant readings.
• Translation will be done according to specified methodology.
• Parse selected words from selected Greek NT passages
• Develop either an exegetical or expositional outline based on the block and semantic diagrams of the text.
• Identify the types of mss evidence supporting different readings fo the text, including dating etc.
• Be sure to bring the UBS 4th rev ed pullout card with you to the exam.
• Answer objective questions regarding the exegesis of the selected passages.
• On Wednesday we will pick up the Monday - Wednesday cycle for Luke 6:20-26
• ---See the Schedule page for three hyperlinks to very important materials in preparation for this study.

Because of no class period on Monday, Mar. 24, due to the Easter Break, and the shortened week, there will not be a weekly quiz for week 11.

The text material for next Wednesday and Friday will be Eph. 5:22 - 6:9, the Ephesian Haustaflen material. We will do the regular Monday and Wednesday assignments on Wednesday, March 26.

---Quiz 7
• Monday, Mar. 17, at the beginning of class
• Covers:
• Matthew 4:1-11
• Work through the handout: The Temptation of Jesus: Worksheet for Class Assignment (see Schedule page for hyperlink)
• Mark 1:12-13
• Luke 4:1-13
• Be prepared to:
• Translated selected texts from the above Greek NT passages
• Parse selected words from the above Greek NT passages
• Answer questions taken from the above Worksheet for Class Assignment.
• Passage for Week 10: Col. 3:18-4:1
• We will complete the Mondays and Wednesdays part of the weekly exegesis cycle.
• Be prepared for the usual Graded Recitation responsibilities for Monday.

---No quiz on Monday, March 10.
----Schedule for March 10-14

With this week's lesson, we enter into the second half of the semester with a different weekly pattern of activities. These activities are based upon an exegetical process that is spelled out in the article "Guidelines for Exegeting a Text from the Greek New Testament." Read through this material as a part of the preparation for class. The details are listed on the Schedule page beginning for week 9 of the semester:
 

Weekly Cycle
One Passage Per Week is Covered

Mondays	Wednesdays	Fridays
Quiz over preceding week's text Translate Parse	Exegesis of Passage including: Block Diagram, Semantic Diagram Textual Critical Apparatus Translation Analysis	Exegetical Outline Expositional Outline Discuss sermon possibilities
Preparation: (Red = Graded Recitation) Be prepared to orally read the Greek text & translate it. Be prepared to parse selected words in the text.	Prepare tentative block diagram of passage Complete Critical Apparatus Worksheet on variant readings found in text Check critical commentaries on the passage.	Prepare exegetical outline of passage  (they may be collected on occasion for grading;  you may be called on to put yours on the board)

As per the Schedule page, the passage for week 9 is Matthew 4:1-11. The above activities will be scheduled for each of the three days based upon Matthew 4:1-11.

---Quiz 5

• Monday, Feb. 25, at the beginning of class
• Covers:
• Principles of Bible Translation, part. 1
• Col. 1:1-22
• Be prepared to
• Translate select portions of the above Greek text.
• Parse select words from the above Greek text.
• Analyze select translations accord to the Translation Method employed (cf. I.A.3. below)
• Identify select translations according to the resulting Translation Type (cf. I.B.5. below)
• Answer questions about the text variant readings in UBS 4th rev. ed critical apparatus for the above Greek text.
• After the quiz, we will begin applying the concepts of part II in the Bible Translation unit to Col. 1:1-22.

---Quiz 4
• Monday, Feb. 18, at the beginning of class
• Covers:
• Principles of Bible Translation, part. 1
• I. Approaches to Translating
A. Two Basic Methods
1. Form-Oriented Translation
2. Content-Oriented Translation
3. Model for identifying Translational Methods
B. Resultant Types of Translations
1. Highly Form-Oriented Type
2. Modified Form-Oriented Type
3. Content-Oriented Type
4. Unduly Content-Oriented Type
5. Model for Identifying Translational Types
• Col. 1:9-20
• Be prepared to
• Translate select portions of the above Greek text.
• Parse select words from the above Greek text.
• Analyze select translations accord to the Translation Method employed (cf. I.A.3. above)
• Identify select translations according to the resulting Translation Type (cf. I.B.5. above)
• Answer questions about the text variant readings in UBS 4th rev. ed critical apparatus for the above Greek text.
• After the quiz we will continue the study of the principles of modern Bible translation, part II.
• II. Considerations for Translating
A. Nature of Translating
1. Analysis
2. Transfer
3. Restructuring
B. Basic Principle of Translating
C. Models for Evaluating Translations
1. Evaluating Fidelity to SL Text
2. Evaluating Understandability of the RL Text
D. Models for Making specific Translation Types
1. Interlinear type
2. Form-Oriented Type
3. Content-Oriented Type
4. Highly Interpretative types
E. Models for identifying Grammatical Functions and Interpretative Views
• Our "lab" text for applying these concepts with be Col. 1:1-22.
• This study will continue through Wednesday, with W.E. 4 coming due on Friday as listed in the Schedule page.

• Monday, Feb. 11, during the entire class period.
• Covers:
• 3 John 1-15
• Principles of diagraming
• Principles of outlining
• Principles of textual criticism
• Be prepared to
• Translate selected portions of 3 John, including the variant readings.
• Parse selected words from 3 John
• Develop either an exegetical or expositional outline based on the block and semantic diagrams of the text.
• Identify the types of mss evidence supporting different readings fo the text, including dating etc.
• Be sure to bring the UBS 4th rev ed pullout card with you to the exam.

On Wednesday, we will begin the study of the Theory and Practice of Bible Translation.

---Quiz 3
• Monday, Feb. 4, at the beginning of class
• Covers:
• 3 John 1 - 15
• Critical Apparatus of the UBS 4th revised edition for 3 John.
• Be prepared to
• Translate selected verses from the above text in connection to variant readings listed in the Greek text apparatus.
•  Identify manuscripts listed in the apparatus according to their text type
• Greek MSS
• Papyri MSS
• Uncial MSS
• Minuscle MSS
• Lectionary MSS
• Versions
• Church Fathers
• Answer objective questions regarding the nature of the above types of manuscripts and the history of the printed Greek texts
• See the materials discussed in Textual Criticism week 1, topics 1.0-1.2.4
• The questions will come from this discussion.
• After the quiz, we will begin week two study of Textual Criticism
3 John will continue to be the scripture text labratory for applying the principles studied in week two.

---Quiz 2
• Monday, Jan. 29, at the beginning of class
• Covers:
• 3 John 1 - 15
• Be prepared to
• Translate selected verses from the above text.
• Develop a semantic diagram from selected verses taken from the above text
• Develop an exegetical outline from the above diagram
• Develop an expository outline from the above exegetical outline.
• After the quiz, we will begin week one study of Textual Criticism
• 3 John will continue to be the scripture text labratory for applying the principles studied in week one.

---Quiz 1
• Monday, Jan. 21, at the beginning of class
• Covers:
• 3 John 1 - 4
• Be prepared to
• Translate selected verses from the above Greek text
• Parse selected words from the above Greek text
• Analyze selected dependent clauses from the above Greek text
• After the quiz, we will begin the analysis of the letter Body and Conclusio in 3 John 5-15. This will continue through Friday's class period.
• Read the Greek text
• Translate the Greek text
• Parse the words in Greek text
• Block diagram the Greek text
• Semantic diagram the Greek text
• Outline the Greek text

The Bulletin Board will work the same way it did for Greek 201. Be sure to check it often.
• In advance of the first class period on Jan. 10, read through the Syllabus to familiarize yourself with the course structure and flow.
• Check the Schedule page for quick overview of the pattern of class activities.
• The first 8 weeks of the semester will somewhat resemble the previous patterns of Greek 101, 102, 201 in the weekly flow of class activities.
• The second 8 weeks of the semester will concentrate on the exegesis of one scripture passage per week following the exegesis guidelines.
• Regarding textbooks,
• you should already have the Greek NT 4th ed.
• but you will need to purchase the other two texts. They will be critical for use during the semester.
• The Schedule page will play a very important role during the semester.
• It contains critical hyperlinks to class handouts that will form a major portion of the 'textbook' resource for the semester.
• These handouts will need to be printed out and studied in advance of the designated class period.
• The Exegesis Paper assignment:
• It constitutes the final exam for the semester.
• Access to various segments is found under the Paper section on the left side of your screen.
• Requesting
• Online form to request assignment of scripture passage for exegesis assignment.
• Each student will be assigned a separate passage.
• Assignments made on a first-come-first-served basis, beginning with this posting.
• Assignments
• List of assigned passages for verification of assignment and for available passages.
• Guidelines
• Listing of guidelines for the completion of the paper.
• Be sure to pay close attention to the flow chart.
• The various exegetical assignments are keyed to the learning activities during the first 8 weeks of the semester.
• Check the Schedule page for the due date.
• The Supplementary Materials contains helpful information to carry out the assignments during the semester.
• For 5 points credit to your Class Participation Grade correctly fill out the online Student Profile form by January 21. The form won't be accepted after this date.

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