November 7, 2020
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Overview: Theravada (called the Ritsu or Risshu school) was known and practiced in early Japan, being one of the Six Schools of Nara Buddhism. But just as was the case in China, this branch of the Buddhist tradition was overwhelmed almost immediately by Mahayana and Vajrayana. Such an outcome was […]
November 7, 2020
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1) For each of the four readings (Ignatius, Perpetua, Tertullian, Macrina), identify the key risk or cost addressed by each respective reading. How are they similar? How are they different? Which of these readings do you find applicable to your life? Why? (If you think none are applicable, state why.) […]
November 7, 2020
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The goal of this discussion is to analyze aspects of honor and shame in Old Testament culture through the lens of a biblical narrative. Make sure you have reviewed the Honor and Shame lecture before completing this assignment. Then read Genesis 34, paying special attention to various aspects of honor […]
November 7, 2020
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Each student will write a 1,200-1,400 word review of the book, which will thoroughly answer all of the following questions: What is the authors primary argument?What evidence does the author give to support this argument?What is the most persuasive part of the authors argument?What is the least persuasive part of […]
November 7, 2020
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The goal of this assignment is to identify funeral customs from Old Testament times and draw out the meaning of the biblical text in light of their symbolic use. For the first part of this assignment, compose a list of at least 8 specific funeral or burial customs(actions) mentioned in […]
November 7, 2020
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Read Spender, “Gerontology and the Old Testament Notes,”Preview the document that outlines some of the biblical passages and issues relating to the aged or the study of the elderly (gerontology) in the Old Testament. Look up some of the key passages to gain an understanding of both the context of […]
November 7, 2020
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Instructions for Critical Response Papers(1.5-2 pages single-spaced 12pt Times New Roman; Upload separate file for each response) Signs (Charles Long) pp. v-10; 139-170 (Response for each Chapter) Supplemental Readings H.R 109 Resolution to Create a Green New Deal (https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres109/BILLS-116hres109ih.pdf) Carmen G. Gonzalez, World Poverty and Food Insecurity in Penn State […]
November 6, 2020
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Islam and Muslims are often discussed using overly broad generalizations. Choose one thing that you learned this week that you either didnt know before or that challenges a previously held view. What did you find especially interesting about this thing? (Be sure to support your answer with evidence from the […]
November 5, 2020
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1.Read Romans 3:21-4:25 and explain the Apostle Paul’s argument. What is his thesis (3:21)? How does he build his case? What is his conclusion? Compare Paul’s conclusion here with James 2:14-26. How do you explain the tension between Paul and James? Offer a resolution. 2.Given the existence of an Old […]