GNRS506: Analyzing OT or NT scripture passages
In your homework process, consider putting your “evidence” together, comparing the examples in a parallel process.
Who is speaking and to whom? Who? Who? Who?
What is the topic or focus; it’s meaning and purpose? What? What? What?
Where is the word/concept used? Where? Where? Where?
When is the message given, under what conditions? When? When? When?
Why is the word/concept used this way? Is a particular argument being made? Why? Why? Why?
How is the meaning of the word related in that context? How? How? How?
Compare several verses in terms of who is speaking and who is addressed. (select 4 verses that you have included in the paper with word trust in it)
What is the context of the use of the term? What is recommended or advised? Is it similar or different across the examples? Write about the uniformity and/ or variety you see across the examples you gave.
Where are these examples taking place? Is this within the faith community or outside?
What other “place markers” might be important?
Ask similar questions across your examples, using the when, why, and how aspects.
