World Masterpieces 271  

 

 

Writing Assignment—20 points

 

The Christian Bible: The New Testament, pp. 1082-1097

 

Due: by midnight, Sunday, January 28. 

 

Please e-mail the completed assignment to me as an attached Word file. 

 

In the subject line of your e-mail, please put Lit 271.

 

Directions: In a previous week we read the following excerpts from the Hebrew Bible.

  

       P The Hebrew Bible, pp. 34-38 in our textbook.

   

       P Genesis, pp. 39-66 in our textbook.

1. First, please return to the above pages for a brief review before moving to the next step.  In particular look for qualities of the Hebrew God of Abraham, Noah, and Joseph.  Make a rough list of the qualities of the Hebrew God.

2. Next, please consider the teachings of Jesus in this week’s assignments, most particularly his parables.  After doing so, please make a rough list of the qualities of the Christian God Jesus presents to his audience.

3. Then, for this writing assignment, first write a paragraph or two presenting the essential differences between the Hebrew God and the Christian God as they are portrayed.

4. Finally, end this writing assignment with a paragraph explaining why the differences.

5. Please e-mail this assignment to me as an attached Microsoft Word file no later than midnight Sunday, January 28.

 

Note: Please remember that since this is a ‘W’ course, the quality of your writing will in part determine the points you earn.  Please turn in a thoughtful, edited draft.