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Reli 222: New Testament Question Paper

Reli 222: New Testament

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
RELI 222: NEW TESTAMENT
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 25/4/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question ONE (compulsory) in section A and other TWO questions in section B.

SECTION A:

1. (a) Explain the origin and meaning of the term “New Testament”. [6 Marks]

(b) Discuss the following divine preparation of the New Testament:

(i) Preparation through the Jewish nation [4 Marks]

(ii) Preparation through the Greek language. [4 Marks]

(iii) Preparation through the Romans? [4 Marks]

(c) Explain the religious world at the time of the New Testament. [6 Marks]

(d) Discuss the functions of the Church as explained in the New Testament.
[6 Marks]
SECTION B:

2. (a) What is Biblical Textual Criticism? [3 Marks]

(b) Define the term Canon [2 Marks]

(d) Discuss the canonization process of books of the New Testament texts.
[15 Marks]

3. Discuss the nature and literary forms of the following New Testament literature:

(i) Gospels [5 Marks]

(ii) Epistles [5 Marks]

(iii) History [5 Marks]

(iv) Apocalyptic writings. [5 Marks]

4. Identify and discuss any five major themes in the New Testament. [20 Marks]

5. (a) Briefly analyze the following translations of the English Bible:

(i) Translation of the reformation period [3 Marks]

(ii) The Douay and other Roman Catholic versions [3 Marks]

(iii) The King James Version and its revisions [3 Marks]

(b) Account for reasons why most readers do not understand the New Testament
Texts. [11 Marks]

6. Discuss the centrality of the Gospel according to Mark in the Synoptic gospels.
[20 Marks]

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Reli 222: New Testament Question Paper

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