In addition to the two classes I anticipated taking this term (a Greek reading course on Acts and a course on the early synagogue), I am now also taking The Early Christian Interpretation of Scripture, with Dr. Widdicombe. I don't yet have any ideas for a paper topic, however.
All of these classes look really good and have relevance for my work on Paul: Acts, for obvious reasons; Synagogue, because I'm interested in Paul's impact on Jewish/Christian relations; and Interpretation of Scripture, because I'm interested in Paul's appropriation of Scripture. Of course, all these areas of study are interesting in their own right, as well. Their overlap with my primary focus is gravy, as they say.
And, finally, I will be a Teaching Assistant for a first year undergrad class, Introduction to World Religions.
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Justin Martyr provides many accessible places to write a paper on his Biblical interpretation and can provide some overlap with regards to early Christian and Jewish relations. What are the temporal parameters for "Early Christian"? If it goes into the 3rd century, Origen is a fascinating character regarding Biblical interpretation. Cyprian and Tertullian have some possibilities. The possibilities are vast for work on early Patristic exegesis. The sources though are often not translated into English. What are your initial leanings for a paper topic?
Thanks for this JohnMark. Yeah, I just read a portion of Justin's Dialogue and am intrigued by his manner of arguing against the necessity of keeping Torah. So I may look at his appropriation of both the OT and of Paul as he makes these arguments. Just an idea.
Great idea for a paper Nick. I read von Campenhausen's book, The Formation of the New Testament Canon, for comps this summer and he has a really interesting section in which he compares Justin and Paul on keeping Torah, particularly their respective historical contexts and hermeneutics... might at least provide a good "foil" for your paper.
Dustin
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