Give a definition of “canon.”
QUESTION #1 (400)
Give a definition of “canon.” Where does the word come from and what does it mean with relationship to the study of the Bible? Discuss the development of the New Testament and the criteria of canonicity used by the early church. Why did early Christians feel a need to establish an authoritative list of Scripture? What element in the criteria of canonicity is most important in your opinion? Which element is least important in your opinion? Be sure to give reasons why you chose these particular elements. How would you respond to a person who claimed that the canon of the Bible should still be open?
QUESTION #2 (400)
Define the terms “formally equivalent” and “functionally equivalent” with regard to translation theories. Which one is considered more “word-for-word” and which is more “thought-for-thought”? What criteria should a person use to choose a Bible translation? Respond to this quote: “If they can’t read Hebrew and Greek, then Christians should use at least 2 Bibles: one formal and one functional equivalent. That way they can see some of the nuances in the languages as understood by the translators.” Do you agree or disagree? Be sure to give reasons. What translation would you recommend for a new believer and why? What is your favorite translation?
NBST 610
Discussion Board Forum Instructions
There are 5 Discussion Board Forums in this course. The purpose of Discussion Board Forums is to generate interaction in regard to relevant and current course topics. For each forum (other than Forum 4), you will select 2 questions from the provided list and create a thread of at least 400 words for each question. For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 3 citations from at least 2 different sources in current Turabian format. Acceptable sources include textbooks, scholarly articles, and online sources approved by your instructor.
In addition to the thread, you must reply to at least 1 classmate’s thread. Each reply must be at least 200 words. For each reply, no sources are needed, but if used, must be cited properly in current Turabian format.
For Discussion Board Forum 4, you will submit the thesis, passage outline, and bibliography for your Exegetical Paper for discussion among your classmates and evaluation by your instructor. You will then submit at least 1 reply of at least 200 words to a classmate’s thread.
For all forums, you must submit your thread and replies in the textbox as well as in an attached .doc or .docx file, otherwise current Turabian formatting will not show up correctly.
For each forum, submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module/week. Submit your replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the same module/week.
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