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New Testament Texts In English(Theo 303) Question Paper

New Testament Texts In English(Theo 303)

Course:Theology And Religious Studies

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer one question from section A and two from section B.
All questions carry equal marks.
(20 Marks)
SECTION A
Question One
The hermeneutical triad takes into account the elements of History, Literature and Theology. Discuss these elements, citing specific examples to illustrate how and why they are important.

Question Two
The question of the diversity of the Gospels is very important for the interpretive task. Various theories have been proposed to explain this diversity. Discuss the following theories to explain the synoptic problem.
Form Criticism.
(5 Marks)
Source Criticism.
(10 Marks)
Redaction Criticism.
(5 Marks)

SECTION B
Question Three
Discuss the following background issues relating to Luke and Acts, giving examples of scriptural references and scholarly debate where applicable.
Author.
(4 Marks)
Date.
(4 Marks)
Place.
(4 Marks)
Destination.
(4 Marks)
Purpose.
(4 Marks)

Question Four
Discuss at least four major themes found in the Acts of the Apostles.

Question Five
Luke 4:1 – 13 relates the account of the temptation of Jesus:
Interpret this passage using a hermeneutic that takes into account history, literature and theology.
(10 Marks)

How does it differ from the Mathean account?
(5 Marks)
What applications can the modern believer derive from this text? (5 Marks)
LUKE 4:1 – 13 (NIV VERSION)
1. Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2. where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them, he was hungry. 3. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread." 4. Jesus answered, "It is written: ’man shall not live on bread alone.’ 5. The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6. And he said to him, "I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. 7. If you worship me, it will all be yours." 8. Jesus answered, "It is written: ’worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’" 9. The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand in the highest point of the temple. "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down for here. 10. For it is written: "He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; 11. they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone." 12. Jesus answered, "It is said: ’Do not put the Lord your God to the test." 13. When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left Him until an opportune time.

Question Six
Discuss the principles that guide the interpretation of parables.
(10 Marks)

How do the following affects one’s interpretation.
(10 Marks)
Sitz im leben Yesu (life setting of Jesus).
Sitz im leben der kirche (life setting of the church)

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