In this paper, you will further explore the discipline of biblical criticism introduced in our class.
For this paper, you will write on a scripture passage chosen from a list provided by the instructor.
You will be assigned a passage through a sign up process (Links to an external site.) which will take into account student preferences. The purpose of the paper is for you to research and then report on scholarly views on your scriptural passage.
Your paper should answer the following questions about your scriptural passage:
Origins: As far as we know, who was the author of this text?
When was it written? For what purpose was it written, and what do we know about the social situation the author was writing in?
Sources: As far as we know, did this passage originate from sources older than the present book in which it is found?
What do we know about the editing process that led this passage to be included in the book in which it is found, in the place where it is found?
