[Solved] Theology

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

1. The Genre of Gospel and the Use of Parables in the Gospels:

a. According to IBI (chapter 10), “the concepts of thinking horizontally and

vertically … summarize the task of interpreting the Gospels’ unique blend of

history and theology” (514). In terms of the interpretation of the Gospels,

contrast below horizontal and vertical thinking, according to IBI (see 514-18).

Which approach takes priority over the other, and why? How do the authors of

IBI evaluate the use of redaction criticism in the interpretation of the Gospels? Compose 250-300 words

What is the significance of the concept of the kingdom of God for the

Gospels, according to the authors of IBI. Compose one paragraph (250-300

words):

c. According to the authors of IBI, “an appreciation of the parables as narrative

fiction. … [Parables] encourage readers to identify with one or more of [the]

characters and experience the plot of the story from their various points of

view” (525); “readers should consider each parable from the perspective of

each of the main characters” (526). State below two of the problems identified

by the authors of IBI in the history of the interpretation of the parables (524-

25) that preceded their recommendation of the interpretative guidelines above. Compose 250-300 word

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