Wednesday, October 10, 2012
DIFFICULT SCREENSHOT
HERE IS MY TAKE ON A ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Running Head – Apocalypse Now…..and
The
HONOR
CODE 2012 CST 1510 ▪ Section ONLH ▪
Fall 2012
On
my honor, I will abstain from all deceit.
I will neither give, receive, nor use any
unauthorized
aid in my academic work, nor will I permit such action by any member of
this
community. I will respect the persons and
property of the community and will not
condone
discourteous or dishonest treatment of these by my peers. In my every act, I
will
seek to maintain a high standard of honesty and truthfulness for myself and for
the
University.
Apocalypse Now……And Then
Joseph Lee Arnette
Rev. Chris McElmurray, M.Div.
Shorter University
September 12, 2012
Apocalypse Now……and Then
I decided to choose Apocalyptic
Literature for my research topic. Choosing Apocalyptic Literature as my subject
matter was easy, because the idea of the Apocalypse always has me on my toes. Apocalyptic
Literature is defined as a type of prophetical literary works that were
produced by prophets in the biblical era. Apocalyptic Literature can be described in
many ways but the most basic is that the literature includes supernaturally
inspired cataclysmic events that will transpire at the end of the world. Also,
the literature usually contains distaste of the world or worldly things and
describes the coming events as inescapable. I have and had many reserved
thoughts about the Apocalypse, like it being a scene from a horror film but as
I researched its more about the coming of the Lord to rescue his people.
Everywhere you turn nowadays its Apocalypse this, and Apocalypse that. When you
go to church the preacher is most likely talking about it, while driving down
the street some guy with a blow horn is shouting the words “Be prepared the
lord is coming!” and even today they have reality shows on how people are
preparing for the foretold events. I can’t say that I’m overly ecstatic about
the idea of the Apocalypse but I do get a sense of peace of mind.
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Enoch. First Book of
Enoch. Section I – V. [Primary source]
1 Enoch is a collection of several
separate works mostly dealing with apocalyptic nature. In addition to having many references to the
post-Jesus Christ era, 1 Enoch explains the apocalyptic ideas referring to Noah
and the flood. Although there is no exact date 1 Enoch gives a timeline of when
apocalyptic thoughts were being prophesy.
Orr, J. (1939).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Apocalyptic
Literature Introduction, I – III. [Reference work]
The content of this particular
section of the encyclopedia gives background, characteristics and authors of
apocalyptic works. Also the literature clarifies the difference between
prophecy in content and in the literal form. In addition to the extensive
background information the encyclopedia mentions the many books that include
apocalyptic literature.
Carter, J. (2007). An
Introduction to the Interpretation of Apocalyptic Literature. Journal of Biblical Theology, 1-10. [Peer-reviewed
scholarly journal]
Carter’s article provides methods of
interpreting apocalyptic literature such as futurist; historicist and idealist
are among some. The article also offers the idea that many misunderstand
apocalyptic literature and take it lightly. Moreover I’ve learned the word
apocalypse is derived from the Greek word apokalupsis
meaning “reveal” or “uncover” something that is hidden.
Just, F. Ph.D (October
26, 2009). The book of Revelation, Apocalyptic Literature, and Millennial Movements. Catholic-resources.org/Bible/Apocalyptic.htm. [Stand-alone website]
The authors take on apocalyptic
literature was more of an idea of revelation than catastrophe. Also he gave
several types and definitions of apocalypses. Furthermore every apocalypse and
there are many interpret past or present not just the future.
S-RUN-R
This is a neat studying system I picked up with my online course. ENJOY!!!!
The S-RUN-R reading /studying system is a great method to
use when there is a test looming around the corner. Surveying the chapter helps
to find where the meat of the important information resides. I’ve found myself using
this method before I was aware of the S-RUN-R system. The reading part of the
system is obviously the most important; you have to read to receive and
mentally digest the information. Underling the most vital material also has its
perks. For example, during an open book test or quiz a student can easily refer
back to the highlighted portion of the information to find answers instead of
scrolling through the entire reading material. But I would think this will only
work if the highlighted material was vital. Note taking is too a powerful tool
of studying but I find that both highlighting and note taking are pretty much
the same; although underling requires less work. The reviewing part of the
method is the system in its entirety; doing this a student won’t have to refer
back to the original reading material while studying. By performing these
methods I could definitely improve my study ethic and grades.
LEARNING HOW TO WRITE CRITICAL ARTICLE REVIEWS
Running head: CRITICAL ARTICLE REVIEW
On my honor, I will abstain from all deceit. I will neither
give, receive, nor use any unauthorized aid in my academic work, nor will I
permit such action by any member of this community. I will respect the persons
and property of the community and will not condone discourteous or dishonest
treatment of these by my peers. In my every act, I will seek to maintain a high
standard of honesty and truthfulness for myself and for the University.
Parables in the
Gospels: History of Interpretation and Hermeneutical Guidelines’
Joseph Arnette
Shorter University
Plummer, R. L. (2009). Parables in the Gospels: History of
Interpretation and Hermeneutical Guidelines. Southern Baptist Journal of
Theology, 13.3, 4–11.
BIO
Robert L. Plummer is associate
professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary. Dr. Plummer’s articles have appeared in Westminster Theological Journal, Journal of the Evangelical Theological
Society, New Holman Bible Dictionary, and The Southern Baptist Journal of
Theology. He is the author of Paul’s Understanding of the Church’s Mission: Did
the Apostle Paul Expect the Early Christian Communities to Evangelize?
SUMMARY
Mr. Plummer’s purpose of this
article is to give the readers a more profound look into interpreting parables
in the Gospels by defining and offering historical background. Robert L.
Plummer started the article by defining “Parable”. He expresses that most
Christians do not know the exact meaning of a parable; although they are not
incorrect the appropriate definition is “a short fictitious story that
illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle.” Mr. Plummer also
continues to say that the most important part of a parable is the comparison
aspect.
Next, Mr. Plummer briefly dives
into the background of parables and how they’ve been interpreted throughout
church history. He describes that Jesus used parables to illustrate truth and
conceal truth. Explaining that allegory was used to interpret parables at the
end of the New Testament; Mr. Plummer gives several reasons on why early
Christians used allegory to understand parables. One, Jesus used at least a few
details of his parables allegorically. Second, Allegory wasn’t unknown to be
used to interpret religious text in the Greco-Roman era. Finally, the usage of
allegorical interpretation can be attractive to the interpreter because of the
secretive aspect that many may enjoy.
Lastly, the Professor Plummer
suggest to the reader guidelines on how to interpret parables being that they
are said to be misinterpreted throughout church history. First, determining the
main points of the parable can be noted very beneficial. Second, recognizing
stock imagery in the parables can also help because most parables use symbolic
images and by identifying these can make interpreting simpler. Third, pressing
all details for meaning may not prove helpful because many details simply make
the story interesting and has no meaning at all. Lastly, paying attention to
the literary and historical context of the parable will aid in the
interpretation of a parable.
STRENGTHS
I find that Mr. Plummer was very
aware of the meaning of the word parable and there historical attributes in the
world. By reading the article I was able to digest the information easily
because of the certain layout Mr. Plummer infused in his article. His many
references were extremely helpful, as well as the examples.
I also noticed that Mr. Plummer was
knowledgeable on the history of interpretation. His many tips on interpreting
the parables will prove to be helpful on reading the gospels. Moreover, finding
the main points in the parable as Mr. Plummer so put it will be a frequent
advantage to interpreting the gospels.
WEAKNESSES
Although the article was very
informing I found that it was rather extensive on the history aspect. Likewise,
I felt that interpreting the parables were overwhelmed by the history of
parables.
CONCLUSION
I feel that Mr. Plummer
accomplished his purpose of giving the history of interpretation. The many
sections made me realize the importance of the parables in the gospels. I
believe this article should be read by bible historians and your regular bible
reader alike.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
EXAM PREP
1. DON’T STUDY WHEN YOU’RE TIRED
Yesterday I tried to study right
after I got off work and found myself dozing off too many times. Pretty much I've or need to learn how to get home, take a quick nap and study for a couple
hours. Instead I want to run around then wait till the last minute to cram. So
studying for two hours a day before the exam is a far better idea than cramming
the day of.
2. DON’T STRESS
Stressing is also one of my big
problems when it comes to studying for an exam. Stressing about the exam makes
me not want to study because I’m more than scared if anything that I won’t
learn the content fast enough. So I wait and wait for the last minute to cram,
which all that does is stress me out more. Therefore next time I know just to
hit the books as soon as possible and to not let it stress me out.
3. DON’T CRAM
Last but not least is cramming,
seems like all my studying imperfections coincidently boils down to this one.
Although they say cramming is useless; it has proven to be a successful far
last resort. But, by any means should this be a replacement for traditional
studying tactics because it doesn’t work all the time or should I say almost
never.
GOALS
Generally,
goals are what people set for themselves or others to improve something in
their life. However, some goals can be made unrealistic and unattainable which
might make the person feel like making further goals is hopeless and a waste of
time. This is due to the things that occur in our daily lives that make goals
harder to achieve. Depending on the person who made the goal is one reason why
goals are not always achieved. In order for any goal to be achieved who ever is
making the goal must first follow the seven characteristics of goals.
First, the goal must be self chosen
meaning a goal chosen by the person who wants to achieve the goal will be more
attainable and will motivate the person much more effectively. As the person
reaches that first goal they should began to make the goal moderately
challenging. This characteristic will challenge and push the person to do more.
Of course the goal should always be realistic so the person can actually
achieve the goal. If the goal is made unrealistic there would be no point in
attempting to achieve it.
Next, make sure the goal is measurable This will help the person to see where the starting point is, how
much progress they have made, and where the finish line is. Setting a specific
goal is very important, because the person will be more likely to conquer one
set goal. Setting a specific goal will
not only give the person direction, but it will also decrease any anxiety the
person may feel. Setting a finite helps the person to have a finish line. For
example, make a short term goal that will end within a month is finite. Lastly,
all goals made should be positive at all times. If the goal is positive the
person is more likely to accomplish their goal. Certain words such as, “try,”
“should,” and “hope” are words that should be avoided because they are key
reasons why people may doubt themselves. If these words are omitted from the
goal statement this creates less room for procrastination.
After that, there are five steps to
writing effective goals. These steps are to help a person use the correct terms
and wording when setting goals. Writing a tentative goal statement should say
exactly what it is that a person wants to achieve. The reason being as I have
stated before there are certain words that may hinder a person from attaining
the goal. Listing all the obstacles that might interfere with attaining the
goal is an excellent way of finding a person’s weakness within that goal. Once
the person is aware of those obstacles they can then work toward overcoming
them.
With that being said, the more
resources you have to help achieve the goal the better a person’s chances
increases of conquering the goal. Always review and revise the goal statement
accordingly. See if there are any changes to be made after reviewing the
obstacles and if so this step is the time to make those changes. This step is
critical because the previous step made the obstacles come to light about the
goal and could have possibly have altered the goal. The final step is to polish
the goal statement. This step ensures the correct words have been used and it
should resemble the seven characteristics of effective goals.
In closing, the seven characteristics
of effective goals should help a person with short and long term goals. These
steps are a great guideline of how each goal a person should make and what the
goal should include in it. Not only do these characteristics help a person
attain their goal, but it also increase the chances a person might help others
to attain their goals as well. The five steps to writing effective goals will
help break down a goal in simple terms so they do not seem complicated and
create anxiety to the person reaching for their goal. Ultimately these seven
characteristics and five steps will help people to achieve their goals and
improve their lives.
I WANT....
I WANT TO PASS ALL MY CLASSES
I WANT TO COMPLETE MY HOMEWORK IN A TIMELY MANNER
I WANT TO IMPROVE MY GPA
I WANT TO OBTAIN MY COLLEGE DEGREE
I WANT TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL AFTER COMPLETING COLLEGE
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