Modern Scholars

Question 1

200 words each. 3 APA cited references. NO PLAGIARISM !!!

1. According to tradition, who wrote the Gospel of Mark? Why are modern scholars unable to verify that tradition? What themes in the Gospel suggest that it was composed after the Jewish Revolt against Rome had already begun?

2.Describe the three different categories Mark assigns the Son of Man concept. How is this concept related to earlier Jewish writings, such as the books of Ezekiel, Daniel, and I Enoch?

3.Define parable and discuss Jesus’ use of this literary form to describe his vision of God’s kingdom.

4.Why do scholars believe that it is unlikely that one of the Twelve wrote Matthew’s Gospel? From the content of the Gospel, what can we infer about its author and the time and place of its composition?

5.Describe some of Luke’s major themes and concerns.

6.Evaluate the evidence for and against the tradition that Luke, Paul’s traveling companion, wrote the Gospel bearing his name.

Question 2

As we come to the end of the course, examine what we now know about the worldviews around us. How does a Christian thesistic worldview compare? In this discussion, respond to the following:

How can a man, Jesus really be God in human form?

How can God be all loving and condemn certain life styles?

• How would you answer them?
• sight at least 2 bible verses to support your answer
• and use at lease one non biblical source