Old testament
Question 1
There are many elements to consider while reading the bible. Three vital elements to gain knowledge about the New Testament according to NTA (New Testament Antiquity) would be to know the land, having an understanding of the history and knowing the culture of the people from the land. Knowing these three items will broaden the bible and the message of Gods word, confirming and bringing knowledge from the past. In order to paint a picture that will allow literature to flow the authors of the bible must have had us in mind! The context of the land is crucial because it will give a back ground to the people and geography. When Jesus traveled preaching the word and showing the world miracles He was traveling through ancient times that lack detailed records. Records were taken but not as sophisticated as the 21st century records. For example Jesus wasn’t just driving around city to city preaching his word but instead He was walking miles and miles. Another important element for understanding the New Testament would be having an idea of the history. Next, understanding a place at a particular time can provide not only facts that back up the event but also confirm the truth. As human beings we want to be able to confirm what we think we know and what has been taught to us rather in school or even church. I know that at a retreat I attended had a speaker who had done numerous studies on the New Testament had showed a slideshow with facts from the bible that had been confirmed. Historical research is a crucial part of the bible. Adding a stronger foundation to the word of God is important to the development and establishment of a relationship with God. Finally the third vital element would have to be knowing the culture. Social and cultural routines will make since if we can understand the people. Cultural facts will give insight to how the people of the land lived every day. Culture is all about how as a society each person was raised. For example, a typical
There are many elements to consider while reading the bible. Three vital elements to gain knowledge about the New Testament according to NTA (New Testament Antiquity) would be to know the land, having an understanding of the history and knowing the culture of the people from the land. Knowing these three items will broaden the bible and the message of Gods word, confirming and bringing knowledge from the past. In order to paint a picture that will allow literature to flow the authors of the bible must have had us in mind! The context of the land is crucial because it will give a back ground to the people and geography. When Jesus traveled preaching the word and showing the world miracles He was traveling through ancient times that lack detailed records. Records were taken but not as sophisticated as the 21st century records. For example Jesus wasn’t just driving around city to city preaching his word but instead He was walking miles and miles. Another important element for understanding the New Testament would be having an idea of the history. Next, understanding a place at a particular time can provide not only facts that back up the event but also confirm the truth. As human beings we want to be able to confirm what we think we know and what has been taught to us rather in school or even church. I know that at a retreat I attended had a speaker who had done numerous studies on the New Testament had showed a slideshow with facts from the bible that had been confirmed. Historical research is a crucial part of the bible. Adding a stronger foundation to the word of God is important to the development and establishment of a relationship with God. Finally the third vital element would have to be knowing the culture. Social and cultural routines will make since if we can understand the people. Cultural facts will give insight to how the people of the land lived every day. Culture is all about how as a society each person was raised. For example, a typical