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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Homework Assignment- CE 502 -History of the Scriptures
Homework Assignment:
- Justin Martyr
- Origen
- Eusebius
This assignment will not be turned in but student will be required and expected to orally identify the above persons.
CE 502 - History of the Scriptures- "Who is Josephus?"
In Chapter 14, The Canon of the Scriptures, Josephus is mentioned.Who is Josephus and what role does he plan in the history of the scriptures and specifically in this chapter?
Josephus - An Eyewitness to Christianity
Josephus was a historian who lived from 37 A.D. to about 101 A.D. He was a member of the priestly aristocracy of the Jews, and was taken hostage by the Roman Empire in the great Jewish revolt of 66-70 A.D. Josephus spent the rest of his life in or around Rome as an advisor and historian to three emperors, Vespasian, Titus and Domitian. For centuries, the works of Josephus were read in Europe morethan any book other than the Bible. They are invaluable sources of eyewitness testimony to the development of Western civilization, including the foundation and growth of Christianity in the 1st Century.
Josephus gives us biblical Accounts Outside the Bible
Josephus mentions New Testament events and people in some of his works. For many skeptics, this is viewed as significant evidence against the myth and legend theories that plague early Christianity. Here are some excerpts:
Josephus mentions Jesus in Antiquities, Book 18, chapter 3, paragraph 3 (this paragraph is so phenomenal, that scholars now debate the authenticity of some of the more “favorable” portions of this text):
“Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man; for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the Jews and many of the Gentiles. He was [the] Christ. And when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men amongst us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him. And the tribe of Christians, so named from him, are not extinct at this day.”
Josephus mentions John the Baptist and Herod in Antiquities, Book 18, chapter 5, paragraph 2:
"Now some of the Jews thought that the destruction of Herod's army came from God, and that very justly, as a punishment of what he did against John, that was called the Baptist: for Herod slew him, who was a good man, and commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety towards God, and so to come to baptism; for that the washing [with water] would be acceptable to him, if they made use of it, not in order to the putting away [or the remission] of some sins [only], but for the purification of the body; supposing still that the soul was thoroughly purified beforehand by righteousness."
Josephus mentions James, the brother of Jesus, in Antiquities, Book 20, chapter 9, paragraph 1:
"Festus was now dead, and Albinus was but upon the road; so he assembled the sanhedrim of judges, and brought before them the brother of Jesus, who was called Christ, whose name was James, and some others, [or, some of his companions]; and when he had formed an accusation against them as breakers of the law, he delivered them to be stoned: but as for those who seemed the most equitable of the citizens, and such as were the most uneasy at the breach of the laws, they disliked what was done."
Josephus mentions Ananias, the High Priest, who was mentioned in Acts 23:2:
“Now as soon as Albinus was come to the city of Jerusalem, he used all his endeavors and care that the country might be kept in peace, and this by destroying many of the Sicarii. But as for the high priest, Ananias he increased in glory every day, and this to a great degree, and had obtained the favor and esteem of the citizens in a signal manner; for he was a great hoarder up of money.”
We hope this information will be useful to you in your studies.
Josephus was a historian who lived from 37 A.D. to about 101 A.D. He was a member of the priestly aristocracy of the Jews, and was taken hostage by the Roman Empire in the great Jewish revolt of 66-70 A.D. Josephus spent the rest of his life in or around Rome as an advisor and historian to three emperors, Vespasian, Titus and Domitian. For centuries, the works of Josephus were read in Europe morethan any book other than the Bible. They are invaluable sources of eyewitness testimony to the development of Western civilization, including the foundation and growth of Christianity in the 1st Century.
Josephus gives us biblical Accounts Outside the Bible
Josephus mentions New Testament events and people in some of his works. For many skeptics, this is viewed as significant evidence against the myth and legend theories that plague early Christianity. Here are some excerpts:
Josephus mentions Jesus in Antiquities, Book 18, chapter 3, paragraph 3 (this paragraph is so phenomenal, that scholars now debate the authenticity of some of the more “favorable” portions of this text):
“Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man; for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the Jews and many of the Gentiles. He was [the] Christ. And when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men amongst us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him. And the tribe of Christians, so named from him, are not extinct at this day.”
Josephus mentions John the Baptist and Herod in Antiquities, Book 18, chapter 5, paragraph 2:
"Now some of the Jews thought that the destruction of Herod's army came from God, and that very justly, as a punishment of what he did against John, that was called the Baptist: for Herod slew him, who was a good man, and commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety towards God, and so to come to baptism; for that the washing [with water] would be acceptable to him, if they made use of it, not in order to the putting away [or the remission] of some sins [only], but for the purification of the body; supposing still that the soul was thoroughly purified beforehand by righteousness."
Josephus mentions James, the brother of Jesus, in Antiquities, Book 20, chapter 9, paragraph 1:
"Festus was now dead, and Albinus was but upon the road; so he assembled the sanhedrim of judges, and brought before them the brother of Jesus, who was called Christ, whose name was James, and some others, [or, some of his companions]; and when he had formed an accusation against them as breakers of the law, he delivered them to be stoned: but as for those who seemed the most equitable of the citizens, and such as were the most uneasy at the breach of the laws, they disliked what was done."
Josephus mentions Ananias, the High Priest, who was mentioned in Acts 23:2:
“Now as soon as Albinus was come to the city of Jerusalem, he used all his endeavors and care that the country might be kept in peace, and this by destroying many of the Sicarii. But as for the high priest, Ananias he increased in glory every day, and this to a great degree, and had obtained the favor and esteem of the citizens in a signal manner; for he was a great hoarder up of money.”
We hope this information will be useful to you in your studies.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Thanksgiving Is A Daily Celebration For Discples of Christ
As we approach Thanksgiving and spend time with family and friends, as followers of Jesus Christ, remember that giving thanks unto the Lord is a daily part of our life.
As the song says, "Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One Give Thanks because He has given Jesus Christ His Son. And now let the weak say I am strong. Let the poor say I am rich. Because of what the Lord has done for us. Give Thanks."
Take time today and during this holday as you sit around the table to give thanks unto the Lord for every family member present with you and for those who wish they could be with you as well.
Blessings to you.
P.S. The first student is identify the below picture - will get a very special extra credit reward!!
As the song says, "Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One Give Thanks because He has given Jesus Christ His Son. And now let the weak say I am strong. Let the poor say I am rich. Because of what the Lord has done for us. Give Thanks."
Take time today and during this holday as you sit around the table to give thanks unto the Lord for every family member present with you and for those who wish they could be with you as well.
Blessings to you.
P.S. The first student is identify the below picture - will get a very special extra credit reward!!
Monday, November 9, 2009
CE 502 - History Of The Scriptures
Chapter 10 – Book Report Assignment
According to your text, the Westcott-Hort text, along with the English Revised Version, dealt the final blow to the Received Text upon which the KJV was based. This will be discussed in later chapters.
There is much dispute still today about which of these texts is amore faithful representation of the original Greek NT.
The Textus Receptus or the Greek text of B.F. Westcott and FJA Hort. I like what one writer stated in my research findings said, “All text families are doctrinally orthodox. A dispassionate evaluation of evidence is very much to be preferred to the emotionally charged tirades that characterize much of the current discussion” (Douglas Kutiket, 1996)
In other words – you do the research and come to your conclusion.
Your homework assignment is to read : “Common Sense in the Midst of Conflict (A Brief Discussion of the Controversy over the King James 1611 Bible and Modern Versions) and do a report on it.
In the report you are to state
1. State your opinion of the book
2. State what the author was attempting to do
3. Do you agree or disagree with his findings
4. Upon what do you based your conclusion on (if you agree or disagree).
Report paper will be due November 24. Length minimum of two pages – max three pages.
Written Assignments Guidelines
1. All written assignments must be size 12 font for readability.
2. All written assignments must be typed double-spaced and legible.
3. All written assignments will only be received in a folder with: Course Name and Number; Theme or Title; Student’s Name and Address, Date and Professors Name, Your email address when possible, and/or Phone Number.
4. All written assignments, etc. will only be returned if a self-addressed and stamped enveloped is received with the student’s work
If you have any questions, please contact your instructor at cutdean@aol.com or 703-791-3499, ext. 211.
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