User talk:ProfGray/312/ibud

In the past, the first (A) and third (C) narratives have been attributed to the Yahwist source (or J source), and the second narrative (B) has been attributed to the Elohist source (or the E source) via source criticism. However, it has also been proposed that similarities between these narratives is because they are oral variations of one original story. Some scholars more recently believe that sources B and C were based on the knowledge of account A.[2]

@Slfirme:, you put this on the team's Talk page, fyi. Also, probably you should indicate that this is your contribution. You could do so simply by signing with the 4 tilde WP signature. Take care, keep up the good work, ProfGray (talk) 21:33, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

Paraphrase Paragraphs for Mendenhall and Weinfeld

I put these in my sandbox earlier, but here's it in this talk page for easier access for you guys.

The Unconditional Gift: (Weinfeld) Before diving into what the unconditional gift is, there has to be a basis of understanding for why these recipients of the gift were worthy of such a gift from the Lord. In the book of Psalms in the Bible, there are many passages of God referring to David as his son. There is a formulaic expression of adoption in the scriptures of God drawing in those that are saved as his sons and daughters. Scripture says "I will be his father and he shall be my son," which directly correlates to a judicial gifting of eternal life and dwelling with the God most High. So the very understanding of sonship in the scriptures is the very basis for evidence of why kings like David, received this unconditional gift of eternal life. There is a grace that will be bestowed upon his children even in the midst of their sins.

The Covenant of Joshua 24: (Mendenhall) There's debate whether the book of Joshua is a close continuation to the Mosaic covenant. There is belief that Caleb and Joshua are the only ones to survive the wilderness period. The historical prologue is the only part of the book of Joshua that is believed to be a continuation of the Mosaic covenant. But this prologue in Joshua 24, although it points to crucial breaks of the covenant in the fact that they were believed to have other gods, is believed based off of the way Deuteronomy fills in the gaps, the covenant between Moses and God still holds for Joshua because of the bond Yahweh and Israel have in the covenant.

User:IMcayat, please move your paragraphs to the main page, this is the Talk page for your team. Anyway, the last sentence of Mendenhall paraphrase is hard to follow. Perhaps it needs two sentences? Or maybe there is a contrast between two clauses, which could be done with a "Whereas X, Y ..." form or similar? Also, be sure to indicate that those paragraphs are yours! Thanks, ProfGray (talk) 19:50, 11 March 2015 (UTC)