YOU GET A SECOND CHANCE FOR THE FIRST MARKING PERIOD!

Mercy Triumphs Over Justice in All 73 Books of the Bible!


 


As a Hayes 147 Exegete(one who studies the Bible)  you are expected to do work( exegesis).
You are expected to have a Bible for my class.  Have the NABRE- New American Bible Revised Edition.  It is almost November. You need a Bible.

HERE IS YOUR  SITUATION:
Many students are emailing me about low grades. Here is a way to improve your grade.
You must meet the due dates for assigned work.
This work must be done before midnight, 12:00 AM, Wednesday.
If you are not passing this class or have a low grade it is probably because you are not posting your work on the blog page. There are only four class days left in this marking period! Empower yourself!
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Computer literacy is a key skill for you to develop.  I realize not all of us have computers, however, there are computer labs and libraries and I give you sufficient time to do the work. Many of you are doing excellent work. Continue to be quintessential!

HERE IS A SECOND CHANCE:

Remember to type the work in Microsoft Word. Use the correct heading . Save the document. Copy and paste into the comment box on this page. When you see the box appear saying "Comment is awaiting moderation" you know  you have successfully completed the assignment. If you do not see this message then you have not properly  completed the assignment properly.

TASK

List the Seven Lectio Divinas and the Three Logos of the Week that we have studied this year. They all appear on the Cardinal Hayes Webpage under News and Announcements. They also appear  in my Notebook.

Explain how these Scripture verses and nature pictures tie together. How are they related?
What theme do they create? How do they help a Hayesman?

Period 1 Exegetes : The Temple and the Garden

That's me at the West Wall in Jerusalem.

1.When was the Second Creation Account written?
2. Remember the Babylonian Exile was the sitz-in-lebem for the First Creation Account.  What do we mean by sitz-in-lebem?
3. What happens in  Genesis 3: 23-24?
4. What happens in   1 Kings 11: 4-6?
5.What do we mean by "Speaking truth to power?'
6. Literally, what was the original sin?
7. In the spiritual sense what does this original sin represent?

Period 7 Exegetes: Adam and Eve

Read Genesis 2: 15-16. Then read Genesis 3: 1-3.
What is the kushiyah?
What were Adam's intentions?
Is he to be blamed?
What lessons might we learn from Adam?
Your answer becomes the midrash!

Period 4 Exegetes: The First Creation Account

  The  confusion and chaos of the Middle Passage, the trauma of the Holocaust, and situations  that make us feel like giving up are all too real. 

When was this creation account written?

Identify the myth to which it was reacting.

 Explain the intentions of the author. How does this story help a Hayesman?

PERIOD 8 EXEGETES: A LOOK AT ADAM AND EVE

Read Genesis 2: 15-16. Then read Genesis 3: 1-3.
What is the kushiyah?
What were Adam's intentions?
Is he to be blamed?
What lessons might we learn from Adam?
Your answer becomes the midrash!

For Those Who Missed the First Blog: A Second Chance!

 

 

How does the story of  Tobit connect to the  Resurrection. Answer this question with five sentences. Include details. Try to work in the idea of "blindness."