Thematic Paper

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You are required to write a thematic paper that traces one of the biblical themes discussed in the course. The paper should be 1000-2000 words in length and follow MLA style. Choose one of the options below:

Option A. Trace one of the biblical themes from the list below noting developments of that theme in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. Show how New Testament writers reinterpreted the theme. Show the continuity in the development of the theme as well as any changes in meaning. Note any areas of disputed understanding. This paper must be accompanied by an outline. Length: 1000-2000 words.

Justice

Wrath

Lord

Servant Chosen People Righteousness Redemption Law

Sin

Love

Christ

Priest

Son of Man Kingdom of God Faith

Salvation Death Repentance

Jerusalem Son of God Prophet Shepherd Elijah Obedience Resurrection Passover Compassion

See the course Doc Sharing area for a bibliography for source material. Be sure to use some of those biblical reference books in the bibliography for your paper, especially those by Bauer, Buttrick, Freedman, Kittel and Friedrich, Leon-Dufour, McKenzie, and Sackenfeld. Avoid using other sources found on the Internet unless cleared in advance with the instructor. Publically available digital sources may not always be of high quality. The paper needs to be well documented. Be certain to distinguish between paraphrase and quotation.