Consider yourself a
journalist. Interview and interrogate the biblical texts, context (social,
political, religious, etc.), and its characters. What are the pertinent
theological and non-theological issues and concerns, and how does the biblical
material address these concerns for ancient? How do we address them as
contemporary audiences? Write the Weekly Review Article in a
“Newsletter”
format (Word has newsletter templates). Include a “scholar’s corner,” where
reflection on the particular readings is provided. Utilize Scriptural text as
well as incorporate
additional readings supplied into the article. 500-650 words
(up to 5 pages) are required with a bibliography—critical reflection on
the material covered with the Scriptural texts and
supplemental materials. Utilize all materials (including files) together to make the critical
evaluation. Cite whatever is used. (There are 11 files + Bible + Textbook = 13 Sources).
Topic: “The Psalms as Liturgy, the Wisdom Tradition
and its Function Contrasting Theologies
Scripture Text: Psalms
1-5; 9-12; 22-25; 34-35 (as one group) 8, 22, 23, 29, 42-43, 51, 69, 72, 82,
89, 91, 104, 107, 121-122, 139, 145, 150 (as a second group); Proverbs 1-10,
30, and Job
Textbook reading: Jacobson and Chan – pgs. 317-363,
365-387
Primary sources:
Coogan, Brettler, et al.
(eds), The New Oxford Annotated Bible: New Revised Standard Version,
3rd Edition,
Oxford: University Press ISBN 0195284976
ISBN13 9780195284973
Jacobson, Rolf A. and Chan,
Michael J. “Introducing the Old Testament: A Historical, Literary, and
Theological Survey, ISBN 978-0-8010-4925-5