Required sources for Dr. Russ Lovett’s
BLIT 210: Christian Scriptures students
Interpretive Assignment
This assignment is a guided interpretive exercise of a selected pair of texts representing the work of both an Old Testament writer and a New Testament writer. Students will be guided through the process one step at a time.
Citation & Writing Style
- Students who have taken College Writing II should use the method taught in the course
- Not taken College Writing II yet? Use the method you learned in high school
- No previous research writing instruction? Request assistance from the ONU Writing Center, 2nd-floor, Benner Library.
Assignment
- Each student will be given an Old Testament text which is quoted either in whole or in part in the New Testament.
- Focus on the portion of the two texts which is actually cited in the New Testament
- One goal of the research is to determine what the New Testament writer is doing with the Old Testament text. In other words, how is the New Testament writer interpreting the Old Testament text to fit the situation he is addressing?
- Consult course materials for complete assignment details and instructions.
Acceptable Sources
Below is the list of “Required Sources” from Dr. Lovett’s guidelines. If you are enrolled in his course, use ONLY these sources. If you have a different course instructor, return to the exegesis page to find course-specific materials. If your professor is not listed, you may be able to use any of our resources (check assignment instructions to confirm).
Part 1
Use the SAME Bible translation for BOTH Old Testament and New Testament passages.
Use your own copy (print or online) or read it at the Library.
Choose from:
| Title | Call number |
|---|---|
| New International Version NIV |
R 220.52 B471niv-s 2002 |
| New Revised Standard Version NRSV |
R 220.52 B471nrs-h, 2006 [also online in Ministry Matters database] |
| New American Standard Bible NASV |
220.52 B471ne |
| Common English Bible CEB |
R 220.5208 B471 co |
| New King James NKJ |
R 220.52 B471nkj-s, 2007 |
| Other standard English texts | Check with Dr. Lovett before using other translations of the Bible |
Part 2-3
Acceptable Print Book Series
| Title | Call number (first-floor Reference Collection) |
|---|---|
| Expositor’s Bible Commentary | R 220.7 Ex762 |
| The International Critical Commentary | R220.7 In8 |
| Anchor Yale Bible Comm. - Commentary on Matthew is not included due to license restrictions. | R 220.72 An21a |
| New Interpreter’s Bible | R220.77 N42a [also in Ministry Matters database] |
| Word Biblical Commentary | R 220.77 W891 |
| New International Com. On the Old Testament | R221.7 N42 |
| New International Com. On the New Testament | R225.7 N42e |
| Sacra Pagina | R 225.7 Sa14 |
Acceptable Online Sources:
- Bible Project
- Any other Internet source is discouraged because of the likelihood they will NOT be peer-reviewed
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Requirements
- Five (or more) sources from the University Library’s print collection and/or databases (see acceptable sources listed above).
- Keep track of all the sources you consult. Make sure you have:
- Author’s name
- Title of the book or article
- All publication information
- (where applicable) URLs
- Pages where specific information was located so that your work can be verified as needed
- Documentation
- All ideas borrowed from researched sources (whether or not they are directly quoted) must be cited using parenthetic citations (Author, page number) or (electronic source, date accessed)
- Attach a “Sources Consulted” page
- List all sources cited in parentheses
- List any additional sources the student consulted
- List all sources in alphabetical order (last name of the author).