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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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==Hebrew Bible==
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[[Prophets]], [[Kings]], [[Priests]], [[Tribes of Israel]]
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==New Testament==
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[[Jesus and His Relatives]], [[Apostles of Jesus]], [[Priests]]
  
 
==Recommended Reading==
 
==Recommended Reading==
  
==Resources==
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==[[Canonical Areas]]==
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===[[Holy Scripture]]===
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===[[Content of Scripture]]===
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a. [[Books of the Bible & Category]]
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b. [[Major Biblical Figures]]
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c. [[Major Biblical Themes]]
  
==[[Canonical Areas]]==
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===[[Context of Scripture]]===
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a. [[Historical Context]]
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b. [[Canonical Context]]
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c. [[Literary Context]]
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d.    [[Transmission / Translation]]
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===[[Interpretive Methods]]===
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a. [[Patristic Interpretive Methods]]
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b. [[Medieval Interpretive Methods]]
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c. [[Reformation Interpretive Methods]]
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d. [[Modern Interpretive Methods]]

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