Dear Readers of Rome,
On Friday, we will learn about Jesus' mother, Mary, a truly important figure in Christian devotion.
Please do the following:
(1) Download, print, and read the fact sheet about Mary, Mother of God.
(2) Download, print, and read the Marian selections from the New Testament.
(3) Download, print, and read the selections from the Proto-Gospel of James.
(4) Download, print, and read the Marian hymns, introduced and translated by Vasiliki Limberis.
As you do these readings, consider how Mary might be compared and contrasted with women we read about in pagan sources, such as Tarpeia or Lucretia.
gs
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Showing posts with label Bible. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Assignment for Wednesday, 02-25-2015
Dear Readers of Rome,
On Wednesday, we will have a student-led discussion centered on the figures of Peter and Paul. You should all come bright-eyed and eager to aid your classmates as they conduct a rousing review of this fascinating literature!
Please do the following:
(1) Download, print, and read the fact sheet about the Apostles, Peter and Paul.
(2) Download, print, and read the primary texts, both from the canonical Acts of the Apostles, as well as from the apocryphal Acts.
(3) Download, print, and read the background reading from Bart Ehrman, Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene: The Followers of Jesus in History and Legend.
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On Wednesday, we will have a student-led discussion centered on the figures of Peter and Paul. You should all come bright-eyed and eager to aid your classmates as they conduct a rousing review of this fascinating literature!
Please do the following:
(1) Download, print, and read the fact sheet about the Apostles, Peter and Paul.
(2) Download, print, and read the primary texts, both from the canonical Acts of the Apostles, as well as from the apocryphal Acts.
(3) Download, print, and read the background reading from Bart Ehrman, Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene: The Followers of Jesus in History and Legend.
gs
Friday, February 20, 2015
Assignment for Monday, 02-23-2015
Dear Readers of Rome,
I know we covered a lot of material today, but please do not worry, we will be reviewing the most important points as we move forward. To this end, you should read over the timeline, available here, on your own, in order to reenforce what I said today about the Jewish revolts against Rome and the Hurban (Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem), as well as to note a couple of other things that I had to skip over.
For Monday, we turn to portions of the Bible written in Greek, which form the Christian New Testament. Even though the stories are still set a good distance from our City, they are limned by Roman imperial power. As the basis for Christian faith and practice, these texts become as important as any document we will read the entire semester for understanding the long history of Rome, so do give them careful consideration.
Please do the following:
(1) Download, print, and read the fact sheet about the New Testament.
(2) Download, print, and read the selections from the Gospels.
(3) Download, print, and read the rabbinic texts pertaining to the Second Great Revolt and the Coming of the Messiah.
In class, we will focus squarely on the figure of Jesus, but we will look briefly at some rabbinic texts in order to underscore how messianism continues to be a Jewish, and not only a Christian, concern, and to consider how messianic fervor plays a role in subsequent Jewish revolts against Rome.
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I know we covered a lot of material today, but please do not worry, we will be reviewing the most important points as we move forward. To this end, you should read over the timeline, available here, on your own, in order to reenforce what I said today about the Jewish revolts against Rome and the Hurban (Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem), as well as to note a couple of other things that I had to skip over.
For Monday, we turn to portions of the Bible written in Greek, which form the Christian New Testament. Even though the stories are still set a good distance from our City, they are limned by Roman imperial power. As the basis for Christian faith and practice, these texts become as important as any document we will read the entire semester for understanding the long history of Rome, so do give them careful consideration.
Please do the following:
(1) Download, print, and read the fact sheet about the New Testament.
(2) Download, print, and read the selections from the Gospels.
(3) Download, print, and read the rabbinic texts pertaining to the Second Great Revolt and the Coming of the Messiah.
In class, we will focus squarely on the figure of Jesus, but we will look briefly at some rabbinic texts in order to underscore how messianism continues to be a Jewish, and not only a Christian, concern, and to consider how messianic fervor plays a role in subsequent Jewish revolts against Rome.
gs
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Assignment for Friday, 02-20-2015
Dear Readers of Rome,
On Friday, we start our next section (cue fanfare): Messiahs, Martyrs, and Saints. We will begin with a class on Ancient Judaism, before proceeding on to an assortment of early Christian materials, tastefully complimented by a few rabbinic counterpoints.
Please do the following:
(1) Download, print, and read the fact sheet on the Hebrew Bible.
(2) Download, print, and read the selections from the Hebrew Bible.
(3) Download, print, and read the excerpt from Louis Feldman, Jew and Gentile in the Ancient World.
In class, I will be distributing a timeline of Ancient Judaism. You can also download it here.
gs
On Friday, we start our next section (cue fanfare): Messiahs, Martyrs, and Saints. We will begin with a class on Ancient Judaism, before proceeding on to an assortment of early Christian materials, tastefully complimented by a few rabbinic counterpoints.
Please do the following:
(1) Download, print, and read the fact sheet on the Hebrew Bible.
(2) Download, print, and read the selections from the Hebrew Bible.
(3) Download, print, and read the excerpt from Louis Feldman, Jew and Gentile in the Ancient World.
In class, I will be distributing a timeline of Ancient Judaism. You can also download it here.
gs
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