Religion and Theology

Using Gorman’s exegetical steps (see also his examples in Appendix B – esp. 2 Cor. 12:1-10) make an exegetical study of Acts 17:16-34. Engage and compare the views of the different commentaries in their understanding of the verses and/or text unit. Make sure you argue your own position in the understanding of the text. For this essay, use not only the curriculum literature but also supplementary literature and other commentaries. Use at least 3 different commentaries.
Use Gorman’s book as a framework for your exegetical study. Not all the texts selected require the use of all the steps, the student has to use his/her own judgment to decide which steps. ).

CURRICULUM LITERATURE
●Gorman, Michael J. (2009): Elements of Biblical Exegesis. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, pp. 63-179.
●Green, Joel B. and Turner, Max (eds.) (1999): Between Two Horizons: Spanning New Testament Studies and Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, p 23-71, 88-107, 123-142, C

COMMENTARIES
Johnson, Luke Timothy (1996): The Acts of the Apostles (Sacra Pagina 5). Collegeville, Mi.: Liturgical Press, 124 pages.

NEW TESTAMENT TEXT
At least three distinctly different translations of the New Testament:
●King James Version
●The New International Version
●One by choice of the student

SUPPLEMENTARY LITERATURE
●Achtemeier, Paul J., Green, Joel B. and Thompson, Marianne M. (2001): Introducing the New Testament, Its Literature and Theology. Grand Rapids, MN: Eerdmans.
●DeSilva, David A. (2004): An Introduction to the New Testament. Contexts, Methods and Ministry Formation. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic
●Stambaugh, John E. and Balch, David L. (1986): The New Testament in its Social Environment. Philadelphia, Pa.: The Westminster Press
●Pervo, Richard I., (2009): Acts. A Commentary (Hermeneia). Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press.
●Peterson, David G., (2009): The Acts of the Apostles (Pillar New Testament Commentary). Grand Rapids, Mi: Eerdmans.
●Witherington, Ben (1998): The Acts of the Apostles. A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans.