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NT 17: Catholic Epistles - Epistle of James and Jude

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Catholic Epistles - Epistle of James and Jude

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To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts of James and Jude, with a focus on the use of primary source materials and critical tools.

Course objectives

To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts of James and Jude, with a focus on the use of primary source materials and critical tools.

To practice translation and exegesis of the Greek texts with grammar, syntax, etc.

To develop the literary, social and theological contexts of the Epistle of James

To help the student come face to face with the Scripture and its implications for building faith community in the present Indian context.

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TEACHING METHODS

The course will consist of lectures on general themes and seminar paper and interactions. Translating the text and studying the grammar, syntax, etc. Writing exegetical papers on assigned text(s) for presenting in the class seminar. Reading of literatures given in the syllabus for better interaction.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues)

MODE OF EVALUATION

Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Total 100%

Course arrangements

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Section A: Texts for Translation and ExegesisSection B: Introduction and Background Study:Section C: Study of Important Theological Themes:

Reflect

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How can an intertextual comparison illuminate James or Jude without erasing the distinct argument of either letter? Explain what would count as evidence for dependence, analogy or merely a shared concern.

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Lead a James–Jude intertextual colloquium

Choose a source-listed comparison, such as James and Matthew or Jude and II Peter. Analyse selected wording, evaluate an alternative account and present a research poster distinguishing textual evidence from a claim about priority or dependence.

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Only Matthew and MarkOnly Acts and RomansII Peter and Jude

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NT 17 Catholic Epistles - Epistle of James and Jude

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — M.Th. New Testament

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. M.TH. NEW TESTAMENT Area B: Texts of the New Testament NT 17: Catholic Epistles - Epistle of James and Jude COURSE OBJECTIVES: To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts of James and Jude, with a focus on the use of primary source materials and critical tools. To practice translation and exegesis of the Greek texts with grammar, syntax, etc. To develop the literary, social and theological contexts of the Epistle of James To help the student come face to face with the Scripture and its implications for building faith community in the present Indian context. TEACHING METHODS: The course will consist of lectures on general themes and seminar paper and interactions. Translating the text and studying the grammar, syntax, etc. Writing exegetical papers on assigned text(s) for presenting in the class seminar. Reading of literatures given in the syllabus for better interaction. COURSE OUTLINE: Section A: Texts for Translation and Exegesis Jam. 1;1-27; 3:1-18; 5:1-20 Epistle of Jude Section B: Introduction and Background Study: Date, Authorship and Recipients of Epistle of James Authorship of Epistle of Jude History of Interpretation of James and Jude and Canonicity Section C: Study of Important Theological Themes: Inter-Textuality: James and Gospel According to Matthew Question of Priority: 2Peter and Jude Current View of an Old Debate on Faith and Works; James and Romans Epistle of James as a Critique on Social Inequality Epistle of Jude: The Godly and the Ungodly The Orthodox Teachers of the Early Church COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues) MODE OF EVALUATION: Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Total 100% BIBLIOGRAPHY: Adamson, James B. The Epistle of James. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1976. Reprint edition, 1984. Bauckham, Richard J. Jude, 2 Peter. Word Biblical Commentary. Vol. 50. Waco: Word Books, Publisher, 1983. Bigg, Charles. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude. International Critical Commentary. 2nd ed. and reprint ed. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1961. Blue, J. Ronald. "James." In The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures by Dallas Seminary Faculty: New Testament Edition, pp. 815-836. Edited by John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1983. Burdick, Donald W. "James." In Expositor's Bible Commentary, pp. 159-205. Volume 12. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1981. Car, Arthur. The General Epistle of St. James. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. Cotty, Robert B. "The Literary Structure of the Letter of James." Australian Biblical Review 25 (1992) 45-57. Cranfield, C. E. B. I & II Peter and Jude. London: SCM Press, 1960. Davids, Peter. The Epistle of James: A Commentary on the Greek Text. The New International Greek Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1982. Dibelius, Martin. James. Revised by Heinrich Greeven. Translated by Michael A. Williams. Hermeneia. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1976. Doerksen, Vernon. James. Everyman's Bible Commentary. Chicago: Moody Press, 1983. Gabelein, Frank E. The Practical Epistle of James. Great Neck, New York: Doniger and Raughley, 1955. Getz, Gene A. Doing Your Part: When You'd Rather Let God Do It All: Based on James 2--5.Biblical Renewal Series. Ventura CA: Regal Books, 1984. Green, Michael. The Second Epistle of Peter and the General Epistle of Jude. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1975. Hiebert, D. E. The Epistle of James. Chicago: Moody Press, 1979. Ironside, H. A. Exposition of the Epistle of Jude. Rev. ed. New York: Loizeaux Brothers, n.d. James, Montague Rhodes. The Second Epistle General of Peter and the General Epistle of Jude. Cambridge: At the University Press, 1912. Kelly, J. N. D. A Commentary on the Epistles of Peter and Jude. Thornapple Commentaries. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1981 Knoch, Otto. The Epistle of St. James. New York: Herder and Herder, 1969. Laws, Sophie. A Commentary on the Epistle of James. Harper's New Testament Commentaries. New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1980. reprint, Minneapolis: Klock and Klock Christian Publishers, 1977. Lawlor, George L. Translation and Exposition of the Epistle of Jude. Nutley, N. J.: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 1972. Leaney, A. R. C. The Letters of Peter and Jude. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1967. Manton, Thomas. An Exposition on the Epistle of Jude. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1978. Mayor, Joseph B. The Epistle of St. Jude and the Second Epistle of St. Peter. New York: The Macmillian Company, 1907. Moffatt, James. The General Epistles: James, Peter, and Judas. New York: Harper & Bros. Publishers, n.d. Mitton, C. Leslie. The Epistle of James. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1966. Motyer, J. A. The Tests of Faith. London: InterVarsity Press, 1970. Oesterley, W. E. "The General Epistle of James." In The Expositor's Greek Testament. Vol. 4. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1976. Pentecost, Edward C. "Jude." The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures by Dallas Seminary Faculty: New Testament Edition, pp. 917-924. Edited by John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1983. Reicke, Bo. The Epistles of James, Peter, and Jude. New York: Doubleday & Company, 1964. Plumptre, E. H. The General Epistle of St. James. The Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1893, 1966. Reicke, Bo. The Epistles of James, Peter and Jude. The Anchor Bible. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday & Co., 1964. Tasker, R. V. G. The General Epistle of James. Tyndale New Testament Commentary. Reprint Ed. London: Tyndale Press, 1967. Vaughan, Curtis. James: Bible Study Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1974. Wand, J. W. C. The General Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude. London: Methuen & Co., 1934. Ward. J. W. C. The General Epistles of St. Peter and ST. Jude. Westminster Commentaries. London: Methuen & Co., 1934. Wolff, Richard. A Commentary on the Epistle of Jude. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1960.

Faculty review notes: Conflicting assessment statements: Course Requirements says Final Examination 100%, while a separate evaluation/examination table says Written examination 60% and Internal Assessment 40%. Both are preserved separately. Faculty must confirm the intended policy before official grades are configured; they are not combined or silently resolved.

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