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Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

  1. How is the use of the Canon as a mirror justified by the character of Scripture and biblical example?
  2. Describe the three common focuses thematic analysis often has.
  3. How does the character of Scripture and the biblical example provide a basis for using the Canon as a window?
  4. How do synchronic snapshots and diachronic traces function? Why are they useful?
  5. How do the character of Scripture and biblical examples provide the basis for viewing the Canon as a picture?
  6. Describe the value of a three-fold focus on the writer, audience and document in literary analysis.

Application Questions

Application questions are appropriate for written assignments or as topics for group discussions. For written assignments, it is recommended that answers not exceed one page in length.

  1. Describe a situation in which you might appropriate thematic analysis to gain guidance and insight for a personal concern.
  2. Have you ever found it difficult to believe the historical events of the Bible? Why should Christians believe the supernatural events of the Old Testament?
  3. How does understanding the diachronic trace of biblical events enrich your understanding of Scripture?
  4. Give an example of how knowing the writer’s intentions can help you understand Scripture better.
  5. In literary analysis, how can you avoid the fallacies regarding the writer, the audience, and the document?
  6. In what ways is the Bible like any other book? In what ways is it different? How should these similarities and differences affect the way read it?
  7. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study? Explain.