The New Testament epistles to the Galatians and Thessalonians are Paul’s earliest preserved letters. In them, he began to lay a theological and behavioral foundation for Christian belief and conduct. This course, Galatians – 1 Corinthians: Paul’s Earliest Letters, surveys these early writings.
Materials
Group Exercises- To introduce students to survey information related to the New Testament.
- To help develop critical and practical aptitudes in understanding the Bible.
- To provide scholarly information that will foster a better understanding of the historical and biblical context of the New Testament.
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I give this course an 8.
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Very good, concise, yet insightful summaries of the earliest epistles of Paul. The excursus on Judaism as the foundation of Christianity is the toughest portion, but, in giving important background understanding, it is well worth the effort. A course to be recommended highly.
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It was a very interesting and though-provoking course. It was the right length with an appropriate level of difficulty.
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I enjoyed this in depth study and learning about Judaism.
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An excellent course!
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Thank you.
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Enjoyed doing this course, brought so much to light and was definitely informative and a blessing.
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I learned so much!
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I enjoyed the background to the epistles and the explanations of what life was like for Jewish people in the time of Christ.
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Good basic insight and historical insight.
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Again, learned a lot from this course.
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I really enjoy studying through the books chronologically, which helps me understand Paul from a real life perspective. Reading Galatians in particular knowing this was his first letter makes so much sense.
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I am encouraged to keep going in my studies because of very helpful segments such as this one. It was not too much to chew on at one time which is helpful for someone who has not been to school in 25 years or so. Thank you again.