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FHS 2: The Gospels and Jesus

Course Description. Past exam papers are available on Weblearn.

General reading suggestions and suggested Commentaries on Matthew and John


Tutorial Topics

Introductory Essay

  1. What were the ‘aims’ of Jesus?

Matthew

  1. Why, how and for whom was Matthew’s Gospel written? Include in your answer a brief account of the “Synoptic Problem”
  2. Is Matthew’s Christ a new David, Moses, Elijah or something greater altogether?
  3. What is the “Kingdom of Heaven”?

John  

  1. Why, how and for whom was John’s Gospel written?
  2. In what sense, if any, is John’s Jesus God?
  3. Does John’s Jesus reject Judaism?
  4. Why does John’s Jesus die?

Gobbets from Matthew & John – ONE gobbets session is planned

Passages to be agreed from past exam papers. Click here for a guide to gobbets.

Moderated By: Prof. Markus Bockmuehl

Keble College OX1 3PG
Markus.Bockmuehl@keble.ox.ac.uk

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