Rubric for Oswalt
Rubric for Written Assignment 2:
The Bible among the Myths:
Religion 101
By: Khristine
OBST 510
Professor X
November 9 2013
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter1. The Bible in Its World
Chapter2. The Bible and Myths: A problem of Definition
Chapter3. Continuity: The basis of Mythical Thinking
Chapter4. Transcendence: Basis of Biblical Thinking
Chapter5. The Bible versus Myth
Chapter6. The Bible and History: A Problem of Definition
Chapter7. Is the Bible Truly Historical?
Chapter8. Does It Matter Whether the Bible is Historical?
Chapter9. Origins of the Biblical Worldview: Alternatives
Conclusion
Introduction:
Oswalt starts with a concise and well-written introduction that is compelling reading. He shares some very revealing personal information dating back to the 1960s, when he attended Asbury Theological Seminary. Oswalt quickly points out that one of the main points the book will focus on is determining if “the religion of the Old Testament [is] essentially similar to, or essentially different from, the religions of its neighbors.”
In the introduction, he provides a brief overview of scholarly thought regarding the Old Testament literature and Ancient near East literature and how perspectives have changed over the last 50 years. Oswalt states at the time he was introduced to the subject, scholars believed the Old Testament and its theology stood alone from other Ancient Near East religions. He now contends that present day scholars believe the Old Testament is just one of many Ancient Near East religions. Oswalt concludes his introduction with a substantial claim. He emphasizes that theological claims are inseparable from historical claims. Oswalt states that trustworthiness must be contingent upon both the theological and historical claims. If the historical claims are patently
The Bible among the Myths:
Religion 101
By: Khristine
OBST 510
Professor X
November 9 2013
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter1. The Bible in Its World
Chapter2. The Bible and Myths: A problem of Definition
Chapter3. Continuity: The basis of Mythical Thinking
Chapter4. Transcendence: Basis of Biblical Thinking
Chapter5. The Bible versus Myth
Chapter6. The Bible and History: A Problem of Definition
Chapter7. Is the Bible Truly Historical?
Chapter8. Does It Matter Whether the Bible is Historical?
Chapter9. Origins of the Biblical Worldview: Alternatives
Conclusion
Introduction:
Oswalt starts with a concise and well-written introduction that is compelling reading. He shares some very revealing personal information dating back to the 1960s, when he attended Asbury Theological Seminary. Oswalt quickly points out that one of the main points the book will focus on is determining if “the religion of the Old Testament [is] essentially similar to, or essentially different from, the religions of its neighbors.”
In the introduction, he provides a brief overview of scholarly thought regarding the Old Testament literature and Ancient near East literature and how perspectives have changed over the last 50 years. Oswalt states at the time he was introduced to the subject, scholars believed the Old Testament and its theology stood alone from other Ancient Near East religions. He now contends that present day scholars believe the Old Testament is just one of many Ancient Near East religions. Oswalt concludes his introduction with a substantial claim. He emphasizes that theological claims are inseparable from historical claims. Oswalt states that trustworthiness must be contingent upon both the theological and historical claims. If the historical claims are patently