Reli 222: New Testament Question Paper
Reli 222: New Testament
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
RELI 222: NEW TESTAMENT
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 25/4/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE (compulsory) in section A and other TWO questions in section B.
SECTION A:
1. (a) Explain the origin and meaning of the term “New Testament”. [6 Marks]
(b) Discuss the following divine preparation of the New Testament:
(i) Preparation through the Jewish nation [4 Marks]
(ii) Preparation through the Greek language. [4 Marks]
(iii) Preparation through the Romans? [4 Marks]
(c) Explain the religious world at the time of the New Testament. [6 Marks]
(d) Discuss the functions of the Church as explained in the New Testament.
[6 Marks]
SECTION B:
2. (a) What is Biblical Textual Criticism? [3 Marks]
(b) Define the term Canon [2 Marks]
(d) Discuss the canonization process of books of the New Testament texts.
[15 Marks]
3. Discuss the nature and literary forms of the following New Testament literature:
(i) Gospels [5 Marks]
(ii) Epistles [5 Marks]
(iii) History [5 Marks]
(iv) Apocalyptic writings. [5 Marks]
4. Identify and discuss any five major themes in the New Testament. [20 Marks]
5. (a) Briefly analyze the following translations of the English Bible:
(i) Translation of the reformation period [3 Marks]
(ii) The Douay and other Roman Catholic versions [3 Marks]
(iii) The King James Version and its revisions [3 Marks]
(b) Account for reasons why most readers do not understand the New Testament
Texts. [11 Marks]
6. Discuss the centrality of the Gospel according to Mark in the Synoptic gospels.
[20 Marks]
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