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Research Resource: A Guide & Style Handbook for Theological & Biblical Writing
Pasadena Journal Publication (45pgs)
Edited by Jamal-Dominique Hopkins
This work serves as a resource guide for theological and biblical research writing. Geared toward the undergrad and graduate student, this work covers the steps necessary for producing good writing projects, from developing a thesis to writing your introduction, arguing claims with clear support, using correct grammar and building your bibliography; this work also highlight the 10 steps to doing biblical exegesis.
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Writing History: A Biblical Model
By
Professor Jamal-Dominique Hopkins
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul, in his second letter to Timothy (3:16-17), instructs his recipient to holdfast to sound teaching and good instruction which he has received from his childhood. He then states, “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.” (NRSV). The following passage suggests that scripture, which was recorded by human individuals and communities, is God inspired and prompted. The human individuals behind the biblical writings, though, are no different than you or I. Of the 27 books of the New Testament, for instance, there are represented various literary genre. While it is true that all narratives and accounts that purport the goodness, glory and will of God are all God’s stories, these are stories that record the historical engagement and development of humanity in relation with God. Included within the genre of New Testament writings are the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John); a historical narrative (Acts); Paul’s letters and epistles; the general letters and epistles (which include Peter, John, Jude) and the apocalypse of John (Revelation). This array of literary material reflects the vast stories of human individual and community, similar to our stories and accounts: we all tell our story in different and particular ways. The New Testament writings were directed to particular recipients of the first century A.D., and, thus, contained information pertinent to the historical author and recipient(s).
From a 21st century standpoint, we find ourselves reading the biblical text historically and culturally detached, almost like reading someone else’s mail from generations before. However, today we find such value in these writings and correspondents that they occupy a place know as sacred scriptures which both inform and govern modern religious life (Christianity in particular). These early individuals and societies unintentionally wrote history: they wrote scripture. The documented accounts of their lives give hope, inspiration, teach moral-ethical lessons, and provide models which to emulate (the story of Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Judge Deborah, King David, Elisha, Ruth, Esther, Mary, Simon of Cyrene, and Jesus). Similarly, we too write history via the lives we live. Although our stories may not count as or be read as biblical scripture, per say, we all, none-the-less, are writing history for future generations to read, become inspired, embrace, reject, or emulate. What is the history that you write today?
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