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New Testament Field Guide

  1. Lesson One
    Getting Ready
    15 Activities
    |
    2 Assessments
  2. Lesson Two
    Geopolitics and Culture
    17 Activities
  3. Lesson Three
    Religious Movements
    17 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    2nd Temple Period Sources
    11 Activities
    |
    6 Assessments
  5. Lesson Five
    Impact of the New Testament
    16 Activities
    |
    5 Assessments
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
    |
    1 Assessment

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New Testament Field Guide Getting Ready In Front | Workbook: If Only One Book (First Century)
Lesson 1, Activity 12

In Front | Workbook: If Only One Book (First Century)

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[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

Imagine you were a follower of Jesus in the late first century, when very few copies of New Testament writings existed. You may be under pressure from family members who regularly worship at the local temple. You may be ostracized from your childhood friends. You might even be facing persecution from local authorities including: arrest, beatings, blacklisted form labor guilds, etc.

  1. If living in the first century and you could have a copy of only one Gospel, Epistle or other New Testament book, which one would you choose
  1. In one sentence, why would it be meaningful to you?
  1. Is this the same book you would choose in the context of your contemporary life? Why would you pick the same or a different book than if you were in a first century context?