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Knowing the major biblical figures of the entire Bible makes the great story of salvation contained in Holy Scripture a single, coherent story in which we see revealed God's love for His creation and His continuing mercy towards us fallen human beings.  
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It is expected and essential that examinees will be familiar in depth with the content of the Holy Scriptures. This knowledge is normally gained in a seminary context, but can be gained through diligent self-study. Check the recommended reading section of each page as a solid starting point.
  
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Each of the following pages includes brief descriptions of Major Biblical Figures. This is not an exaustive listing, and is intended to guide people preparing for the Canonical Exams.
 
 
==Hebrew Bible==
 
==Hebrew Bible==
 
[[Prophets]], [[Kings]], [[Priests]], [[Tribes of Israel]]
 
[[Prophets]], [[Kings]], [[Priests]], [[Tribes of Israel]]
  
 
==New Testament==
 
==New Testament==
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[[Jesus and His Relatives]], [[Apostles of Jesus]], [[Priests]], [[Prophets]], [[Other Believers]], [[Secular Rulers]]
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[[Jesus and His Relatives]], [[Apostles of Jesus]], [[Priests]]
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Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob, Leah, and Rachel, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, Joshua, Caleb, and Rahab, Deborah and Gideon, Ruth and Naomi, David and Solomon, Elijah and Elisha, Isaiah, Amos, Hosea, and Micah, Josiah, Jeremiah, Huldah, Mary and Jospeh, Simeon and Anna, John the Baptist, Peter, James, John, Andrew, Thomas, Saul / Paul, Philip the Evangelist, Lydia, Priscilla and Aqulia, Apollos, Barnabas, Phoebe
 
  
 
==Recommended Reading==
 
==Recommended Reading==
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==Resources==
 
  
 
==[[Canonical Areas]]==
 
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c. [[Major Biblical Themes]]
 
c. [[Major Biblical Themes]]
  
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===[[Historical background]]===
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===[[Context of Scripture]]===
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a. [[Cultural context of Bible and passages]]
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a. [[Historical Context]]
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b. [[Salvation History and the Story of the Bible]]
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b. [[Canonical Context]]
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c. [[Sitz im Leben of books and passages]]  
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c. [[Literary Context]]
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d.    [[Transmission / Translation]]  
  
 
===[[Interpretive Methods]]===
 
===[[Interpretive Methods]]===
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a. [[Modern Critical Methods]]
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a. [[Patristic Interpretive Methods]]
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b. [[Exegesis for sermon/preaching]]
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b. [[Medieval Interpretive Methods]]
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c. [[Scripture interprets scripture]]
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c. [[Reformation Interpretive Methods]]
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d. [[Patristic Interpretive Methods]]
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d. [[Modern Interpretive Methods]]
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e. [[Theological Interpretation of Scripture]]
 

Latest revision as of 02:30, 23 May 2019

It is expected and essential that examinees will be familiar in depth with the content of the Holy Scriptures. This knowledge is normally gained in a seminary context, but can be gained through diligent self-study. Check the recommended reading section of each page as a solid starting point.

Hebrew Bible

Prophets, Kings, Priests, Tribes of Israel

New Testament

Jesus and His Relatives, Apostles of Jesus, Priests

Recommended Reading

Canonical Areas

Holy Scripture

Content of Scripture

a. Books of the Bible & Category b. Major Biblical Figures c. Major Biblical Themes

Context of Scripture

a. Historical Context b. Canonical Context c. Literary Context d. Transmission / Translation

Interpretive Methods

a. Patristic Interpretive Methods b. Medieval Interpretive Methods c. Reformation Interpretive Methods d. Modern Interpretive Methods

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