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DISCUSSION FORUM 3 QUESTIONS 

Topic: You must respond to 2 of the following questions in separate threads. Consider these questions with the information in your textbooks in mind, but feel free to use other sources as needed to add to the conversation. In the subject line of each of your threads, acknowledge which question is being answered (e.g., "Special Topic Question 1"), and restate the question within your response on the board. Post each thread as a new topic. Then offer replies to at least 2 threads from your fellow students.

  1.  Give a definition of canon.” Where does the word come from and what does it mean with relationship to the study of the Bible? Discuss the development of the New Testament and the criteria of canonicity used by the early church. Why did early Christians feel a need to establish an authoritative list of Scripture? What element in the criteria of canonicity is most important in your opinion? Which element is least important in your opinion? Be sure to give reasons why you chose these particular elements. How would you respond to a person who claimed that the canon of the Bible should still be open?
  2.  Define the terms “formally equivalent” and “functionally equivalent” with regard to translation theories. Which one is considered more “word-for-word” and which is more “thought-for-thought”? What criteria should a person use to choose a Bible translation? Respond to this quote: “If they can’t read Hebrew and Greek, then Christians should use at least 2 Bibles: one formal and one functional equivalent. That way they can see some of the nuances in the languages as understood by the translators.” Do you agree or disagree? Be sure to give reasons. What translation would you recommend for a new believer and why? What is your favorite translation?
  3.  How important is “literary context” to understanding the Bible properly? What are 3 important principles that should guide the practice of interpretation? Define the following terms: immediate context, book context, and Bible context. Which one of these is most useful in hermeneutics? Why? If you were given the task of teaching a class on interpretation, how would you explain the task of understanding the literary context of a passage? Why would it be important in your opinion? What problems could arise if one doesn’t take the literary context into consideration?
  4.  Define the phrase “historical-cultural background.” What is the significance of this material in interpreting the Bible properly? Describe the process of “contextualization.” How would you explain contextualization to a new believer that wanted to learn more about the historical-critical background of the Bible? Why is the “historical-cultural background” important? What are some steps useful in retrieving the “historical-cultural background” of Scripture?
  5.  List the 5 characteristics of words. Which one was new to you? Which one do you think is most important? Why? Define “connotative” and “denotative” meanings. What are the steps for performing a word study? How important are word studies in understanding Scripture? Why is it important to do word studies in the original languages instead of in English alone?

NOTE:
1. THE QUESTION PICKED AND THE ANSWER MUST BE ANSWERED IN A DIFFERENT PAGE AND MUST BE ATLEAST 400 WORDS each.
2. Do not attempt to bid for the paper if you dont have the Textbook Required for the Paper Please.or how to get it.
2.For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 3 citations from at least 2 different sources in current Turabian format. Acceptable sources include textbooks, scholarly articles, and online sources approved by your instructor. You may use footnotes or
parenthetical references for the discussion boards following Turabian formats.