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NT 520 New Testament Introduction
Fredrick J. Long
1. A Bible with Old and New Testaments (NASB95, ESV, NRSV, or RSV recommended; but NIV is acceptable). Electronic Bible versions in Logos Bible Software are available for purchase individually (see link below), or come bundled with various packages. The advantage of having a Logos electronic version is to be able to access Scripture texts from the class readings via the "linking" capability within Logos Bible Software. The RSV in Logos is least expensive ($9.95) and is used in Asbury's IBS classes; but in Logos it contains no marginal notes; the NASB95 ($24.95) has linking to marginal notes. 2. David Bauer, An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Annotated Guides 16. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2003. NOTE: This resource should be used as an aid in finding the best NT interpretation resources (commentaries, dictionaries, Greek grammars, lexicons, concordances, etc.). 3. The Essential IVP Reference Collection. Version 2. InterVarsity, 2001, available for $102.95 at http://www.logos.com/Academic/AsburyKY/Spring2009/ . This collection contains thirteen reference works plus four pocket dictionaries covering biblical studies, the study of New Testament Greek, theological terms, and apologetics and the philosophy of religion. These are listed below. Readings for the class will come from the first four of these works, although it may be beneficial to consult the others. Several of these reference works (and Bauer above) are required for other ATS classes.
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NT 622 Exegesis of the Corinthian Correspondence
Fredrick J. Long
1. A fairly literal English translation of the Bible; I would recommend NASB95. The RSV or ESV would also be acceptable. The reason for this request is that we will be semantic-diagramming verses in English and Greek. Other translations are encouraged for consultation and comparison. 2. David Bauer, An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Annotated Guides 16. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2003. NOTE: Use this book as an aid for using the best secondary resources (Bible dictionaries, Greek grammars, lexicons, etc.) for exegesis. Buy it, consult it, and buy books cited in it as needed in this and other classes. 3. A Greek NT; either the United Bible Societies (UBS) Greek NT (4th edition preferred—try to obtain one with the Greek-English Dictionary in the back) or Nestle-Aland (NA) 27th edition which comes also in an addition with parallel Greek and English columns. 4. Commentaries: Buy one and read this during the course, following our schedule of Corinthian readings; a. Witherington, Ben. Conflict and Community in Corinth: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995. 492 pages. b. Fee, Gordon D. The First Epistle to the Corinthians. NICNT. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1987. 880 pages.
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NT 820 Research Methods in New Testament Interpretation
Fredrick J. Long
1. Alexander, Patrick H., et al., eds. The SBL Handbook of Style for Ancient Near Eastern, Biblical, and Early Christian Studies. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson, 1999. [Henceforth, SBL Handbook of Style]. Download and consult the student supplement version online at http://www.sbl-site.org/assets/pdfs/SBLHS_SS92804_Revised_ed.pdf 2. Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research. 2nd ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003. [Henceforth, Booth et al., The Craft of Research] 3. By the Professor as PDF files to be sent via email to the seminar participants: a. STEP-UP Exegetical Manuel with Examples [Henceforth, STEP-UP] b. “Areas for Biblical Research as Indicated by Locales of Meaning of Discourses.” 4. Various titles and articles that are required reading for all (see SEMINAR SCHEDULE below). a. Bauer, David R. and Robert A. Traina, Inductive Bible Study (in progress; we will get latest version) b. Louw, J. P. Semantics of New Testament Greek. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1982. c. Silva, Moisés. Biblical Words and Their Meaning: An Introduction to Lexical Semantics. Rev. and enl. ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994. d. Aland, Kurt and Barbara Aland. The Text of the New Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003; e. Stein, Robert H. Studying the Synoptic Gospels: Origin and Interpretation. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2001. f. Resseguie, James L. Narrative Criticism of the New Testament: An Introduction. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. g. Rohrbaugh, Richard ed. The Social Sciences and New Testament Interpretation. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1996. h. Klauck, H.-J. Ancient Letters and the New Testament. Waco: Baylor, 2006. i. François Vouga, “Zur rhetorischen Gattung des Galaterbriefes,” ZNW 79 (1988): 291–92. j. Vos, Johan. “Sophistische Argumentation im Romerbrief des Apostels Paulus,” NovT 43 (2001): 224-44. a. Long, Fredrick J. Ancient Rhetoric and Paul's Apology: The Compositional Unity of 2 Corinthians. SNTSMS 131. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004. b. Hays, Richard B. Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1989. c. Robbins, Vernon K. Exploring the Texture of Texts: A Guide to Socio-Rhetorical Interpretation. Valley Forge, Pa.: Trinity Press International, 1996.
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MM 601 Parish: Inside the Walls
C. Milton Lowe
Reframing Your Ministry by Anthony J. Headley (Nappanee, Indiana: Evangel), 2007.
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MM 602 Parish: Outside the Walls
C. Milton Lowe
A Many Colored Kingdom by Elizabeth Conde-Frazier, S. Steve Kang, Gary A. Parrett (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004). Mentored Ministry Handbook: MM 601/602: (available as a pdf in the Virtual Classroom) Mentored Ministry Forms: ( MM602 E-Forms under Mentored Ministry Resources located in the Virtual Classroom)
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MI 610 Introduction to Christian Mission
Charles Madinger
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader, Fourth Edition, Edited by Ralph D. Winter and Steven C. Hawthorne, William Carey Library, © 2009 Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Study Guide, 2009 Edition, by Steven C. Hawthorne, William Carey Library, © 2009 These texts are included in the cost of the class.
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IS 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church and World
Hugo Magallanes
Clapp, Rodney. A Peculiar People. InterVarsity Press, 1996. Hauerwas, Stanley and William Willimon. Resident Aliens. Abingdon, 1989. McClaren, Brian D. A New Kind of Christian. Jossey-Bass, 2001. Snyder, Howard. A Kingdom Manifesto. Wipf and Stock, 1997 Wright, Tom. The Challenge of Jesus. InterVarsity, 1999
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CD 660 YM 660 Teaching the Whole Bible to Youth and Adults
Ellen L. Marmon
Bartholomew, Craig & Goheen, Michael. (2004). The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. Baker Academic: Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISBN: 0-8010-2746-2 Gorman, Julie. Community That Is Christian: A Handbook On Small Groups. (2002). Grand Rapids: Baker Books. ISBN: 0-8010-9145-4 Jones, Tony. (2006). Divine Intervention: Encountering God through the Ancient Practice of Lectio Divina. Colorado Springs: TH1NK (NAVPRESS). ISBN: 1-60006-059-5 Lingenfelter, J & S. (2003). Teaching Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Learning and Teaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Books. ISBN:10:0-8010-2620-2 McIntosh, Gary L. (2004). One Church, Four Generations: Understanding and Reaching All Ages in Your Church. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Brothers. ISBN: 0-8010-9137-3 Stonehouse, Catherine. Gender Differences. Article sold in the ATS bookstore Yount, William R. (1999). Called to Teach: An Introduction to the Ministry of Teaching. Nashville: Broadman and Holeman Publishers. ISBN: 0-8054-1199-2
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CD 660 YM 660 Teaching the Whole Bible to Youth and Adults
Ellen L. Marmon
Bartholomew, Craig & Goheen, Michael. (2004). The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. Baker Academic: Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISBN: 0-8010-2746-2 Gorman, Julie. Community That Is Christian: A Handbook On Small Groups. (2002). Grand Rapids: Baker Books. ISBN: 0-8010-9145-4 Jones, Tony. (2006). Divine Intervention: Encountering God through the Ancient Practice of Lectio Divina. Colorado Springs: TH1NK (NAVPRESS). ISBN: 1-60006-059-5 Lingenfelter, J & S. (2003). Teaching Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Learning and Teaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Books. ISBN:10:0-8010-2620-2 McIntosh, Gary L. (2004). One Church, Four Generations: Understanding and Reaching All Ages in Your Church. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Brothers. ISBN: 0-8010-9137-3 Stonehouse, Catherine. Gender Differences. Article sold in the ATS bookstore Yount, William R. (1999). Called to Teach: An Introduction to the Ministry of Teaching. Nashville: Broadman and Holeman Publishers. ISBN: 0-8054-1199-2 LSI Learning Style Inventory – ATS bookstore (only if you haven’t taken this instrument before)
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IS 502 Christian Formation: Vocation of Ministry
Ellen L. Marmon
*Barton, Ruth (2006) Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, (195 pages). *Dawn, Marva. (2006). Sense of the Call. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing. Grenz & Bell, (2001). Betrayal of Trust: Confronting and Preventing Clergy Sexual Misconduct. Grand Rapids: Baker Books. Guinness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, Waco,TX: Word. Pearcey, Nancy. (2004) Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. Samson, Will & Lisa. (2007) Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands and Feet of Jesus Wherever You Live. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. Roberts, Benjamin T. (1891; 1992). Ordaining Women: Biblical and Historical Insights. Indianapolis: Light and Life Press. *New texts for Spring 09
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YM 660 Teaching Bible/Youth and Adults
Ellen L. Marmon
Bartholomew, Craig & Goheen, Michael. (2004). The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. Baker Academic: Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISBN: 0-8010-2746-2 Donahue, Bill. (2002). Leading Life-Changing Small Groups. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN: 0-310-24750-0 Gorman, Julie. Community That Is Christian: A Handbook On Small Groups. (2002). Grand Rapids: Baker Books. ISBN: 0-8010-9145-4 Jones, Tony. (2006). Divine Intervention: Encountering God through the Ancient Practice of Lectio Divina. Colorado Springs: TH1NK (NAVPRESS). ISBN: 1-60006-059-5 Lingenfelter, J & S. (2003). Teaching Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Learning and Teaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Books. ISBN:10:0-8010-2620-2 McIntosh, Gary L. (2004). One Church, Four Generations: Understanding and Reaching All Ages in Your Church. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Brothers. ISBN: 0-8010-9137-3 Stonehouse, Catherine. Gender Differences. Article sold in the ATS bookstore Yount, William R. (1999). Called to Teach: An Introduction to the Ministry of Teaching. Nashville: Broadman and Holeman Publishers. ISBN: 0-8054-1199-2 LSI Learning Style Inventory – ATS bookstore (only if you haven’t taken this instrument before)
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CL 613 Recruiting and Equipping the Laity
Stephen L. Martyn
Job, Rueben P. and Norman Shawchuck. A Guide To Prayer. Nashville, TN. The Upper Room, 1983 (417 Pages). Please Note: this is the BLUE book. Harper, Steve. Devotional Life In The Wesleyan Tradition: A Workbook. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books, 2001 (159). Henderson, D. Michael. John Wesley’s Class Meeting: A Model for Making Disciples. Nappanee, IN: Francis Asbury Press, 1997 (191 pages). Rath, Tom. Strengths Finder 2.0 .New York, NY: Gallup Press, 2007, (174 pages). Please Note: You must purchase this exact text as a NEW text in order to take the on-line Strength’s Finder Inventory found within. Roxburgh, Alan J. and Fred Romanuk. The Missional Leader: Equipping Your Church To Reach A Changing World. San Francisco: Josey-Bass, 2006 (218 pages). Muto, Susan and Adrian van Kaam. Epiphany Manual on the Art and Discipline of Formation-in-Common: A Fresh Approach to the Ancient Practice of Spiritual Direction. Pittsburgh, PA. Epiphany Books, 1998 (115 pages). (Call 412 341-7494 to order a copy of this text). Willard, Dallas. The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus’s Essential Teachings On Discipleship. New York: HarperOne, 2006 (237 pages).
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SF 502 Spiritual Life of the Minister
Stephen L. Martyn
Cassian, John. Conferences (The Classics of Western Spirituality). New York: Paulist Press, 1985. (208 pages) De Waal, Esther. Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 2001. (163 pages) Harper, Steve. Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition (A Workbook). Nashville: Upper Room Books, 1995. (159 pages) MacDonald, Gordon. Rebuilding Your Broken World (Expanded Edition With Study Guide). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. (235 pages) Van Kaam, Adrian and Susan Muto. Formation Theology Volume One: Foundations of Christian Formation. Pittsburgh: Epiphany Association, 2004. (306 pages)
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NT 510 The Gospel of Matthew
Michael D. Matlock
Holy Bible (NASB, NRSV, or RSV) without study notes An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry by David Bauer Bible Study That Works by David Thompson Methodical Bible Study by Robert Traina
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OT 610 Pentateuch
Michael D. Matlock
Holy Bible (NASB, NRSV, or RSV) An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry by David Bauer Bible Study That Works by David Thompson Methodical Bible Study by Robert Traina A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax by Bill Arnold and John Choi, Cambridge, 2003 BibleWorks 7.0 or 6.0 or all three of the following resources: A Masoretic Text of the Hebrew Bible. Either Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 4th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990 or The NIV Interlinear Hebrew-English Old Testament. John Kohlenberger, editor. Zondervan. A concordance of the Hebrew Bible. Either Even-Shoshan, A New Concordance of the Old Testament, Baker. or G. V. Wigram , The New EnglishmanÕs Hebrew Concordance, Hendrickson. A lexicon of the Hebrew Bible. William Holladay, A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, Eerdmans. or M. E. J. Richardson, The Hebrew & Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, Brill.
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NT 520 New Testament Introduction
Michael McKeever
A modern translation of the Bible, preferably the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), Revised Standard Version (RSV), or New American Standard Bible (NASB). Achtemeier, Paul J., Joel B. Green, and Marianne Meye Thompson, Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Message. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 2001. deSilva, David A. Honor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity, 2000. Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1995. Theissen, Gerd. The Shadow of the Galilean. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1987. Jeffers, James. The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament. Downers Grove: IVP, 1999.
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ME 745 Leadership/Church for Unchurched
Art McPhee
Baab, Lynne M. Reaching Out in a Networked World: Expressing Your Congrega�on’s Heart and Soul. Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute. ISBN‐13 978‐1566993685. (190 pp.) Barre�, Lois Y., et al. Treasure in Clay Jars: Pa�erns in Missional Faithfulness. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2004. ISBN‐13: 978‐0802826923. (192 pp.) Guder, Darrell, L., ed. Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1998. ISBN‐13: 978‐0802843500 (268 pp.) Hunter, George G. III. Church for the Unchurched. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1996. ISBN‐13: 978‐0687277322 (188 pp.) Hunter, George G. III. Leading and Managing a Growing Church. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2000. ISBN‐13: 978‐0687024254, (160 pp.) Ko�er, John P. Leading Change. Cambridge MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1996. ISBN‐13: 978‐0875847474. (187 pp.) Schaller, Lyle E. (You may choose any of Schaller’s many books.)
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ME 760 Ministry and Evangelism in the Small Church
Art McPhee
Crandall, Ronald K. Turnaround and Beyond: A Hopeful Future for Small Membership Churches. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2008. Pages: 176. Daman, Glenn C. Shepherding the Small Church: A Leadership Guide for the Majority of Today’s Churches. 2nd edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic & Professional, 2007. Pages: 288. Dudley, Carl S. Effective Small Churches in the Twenty-First Century. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2003. Pages: 192. Ray, David R. The Indispensable Guide for Smaller Churches. Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press, 2003. Pages: 296. In addition to these texts, students will read 500 pages related to the topic of their course paper.
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MS 620 Leadership/Church for Unchurched
Art McPhee
Baab, Lynne M. Reaching Out in a Networked World: Expressing Your Congrega�on’s Heart and Soul. Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute. ISBN‐13 978‐1566993685. (190 pp.) Barre�, Lois Y., et al. Treasure in Clay Jars: Pa�erns in Missional Faithfulness. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2004. ISBN‐13: 978‐0802826923. (192 pp.) Guder, Darrell, L., ed. Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1998. ISBN‐13: 978‐0802843500 (268 pp.) Hunter, George G. III. Church for the Unchurched. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1996. ISBN‐13: 978‐0687277322 (188 pp.) Hunter, George G. III. Leading and Managing a Growing Church. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2000. ISBN‐13: 978‐0687024254, (160 pp.) Ko�er, John P. Leading Change. Cambridge MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1996. ISBN‐13: 978‐0875847474. (187 pp.) Schaller, Lyle E. (You may choose any of Schaller’s many books.)
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NT 511 The Gospel of Mark
James Miller
1. David Thompson. Bible Study That Works. Evangel Press, 1994. 2. Revised Standard Version of the NT (preferred because the text is less cluttered with paragraph headings, etc; NIV, NRSV, TNIV are also OK). 3. ONE of the following contemporary commentaries James Edwards. The Gospel According to Mark. Pillar NT Commentary. Eerdmans, 2002. Robert Gundry. Mark: A Commentary on His Apology for the Cross. Eerdmans, 1993. Morna Hooker. The Gospel According to Mark. Black's NT Commentary. Hendrickson, 1991. Eugene Boring. Mark: A Commentary. New Testament Library. Westminster/John Knox Press, 2006. 4. You will also need access to Joel Green, Scot McKnight, and I. Howard Marshall, eds. Dictionary of Jesus & the Gospels. IVP, 1992. I will require reading from this fairly regularly. I highly recommend buying it for your own library.
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NT 520 New Testament Introduction
James Miller
A modern translation of the New Testament (NRSV, RSV, TNIV recommended; not acceptable KJV, NKJV or paraphrases such as the NLB or the Message). We will read the New Testament in its entirety. Paul J. Achtemeier, Joel B. Green, and Marianne Meye Thompson. Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001. This book will serve as a basic reference tool for each individual book of the NT. Richard Bauckham. The Bible and Mission: Christian Witness in a Postmodern World. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003. We will begin reading this book immediately at the start of the semester. Bauckham will help frame an approach to reading the New Testament. Larry W. Hurtado. At The Origins of Christian Worship. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999. We will write a critical review of this book. Hurtado will give us a taste of New Testament scholarship as well as a partial window into the world of the New Testament. Gerd Theissen. The Shadow of the Galilean. Updated edition. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2007. This is the best short introduction to first-century Palestinian Judaism in print. IÕve used this book with students for years and have always received warm feedback from students. Bruce W. Longenecker. The Lost Letters of Pergamum. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003. Another work intended to offer us a window into the dynamics of the NT world, especially in the book of Acts. Richard N. Soulen and R. Kendall Soulen. Handbook of Biblical Criticism. Third ed. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001. This is a highly useful reference work for biblical studies.
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NT 632 Exegesis of Philippians
James Miller
1. For those with Comprehensive Greek, either the UBS 4 or NA 27 Greek New Testament For those with Concise Greek, a Greek/English interlinear using one of the recommended English translations cited below and a Greek version cited above. 2. A modern translation of the New Testament (NRSV, RSV, TNIV recommended; not acceptable KJV, NKJV or paraphrases such as the NLB or the Message) 3. Stephen Fowl. Philippians. Two Horizons Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2005. 4. Richard B. Hays. The Moral Vision of the New Testament. San Francisco: HarperSan Francisco, 1996. We will begin reading from HaysÕ book right away. 5. David Alan Black. ItÕs Still Greek to Me. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998. OR Daniel B. Wallace. The Basics of New Testament Syntax. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000 (for those considering advanced New Testament study, I recommend this volume) 6. Richard Bauckham. Bible and Mission: Christian Witness in a Postmodern World. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003. We will begin reading this book after our first session together. 7. The student will need access to Gerald F. Hawthorne, Ralph P. Martin, and Daniel G. Reid, eds. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Downers Grove: IVP, 1993. I recommend buying the volume, though a copy is available in the reference section of the Information Commons on campus. I will also assign several articles and chapters from books. I am currently working on getting permission for us to photocopy needed material. These will include: J. Ross Wagner. ÒWorking Out Salvation: Holiness and Community in Philippians.Ó In Kent E. Brower and Andy Johnson, eds. Holiness and Ecclesiology in the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007): 257–74. William S. Kurz, ÒKenotic Imitation of Paul and of Christ in Philippians 2 and 3.Ó In Fernando F. Segovia, ed. Discipleship in the New Testament (Philadelphia: Fortress, 1985): 76–102
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