What is an implied author?

A picture of an ideal reader derived from the text

What are the New Testament epistles mostly concerned with?

Applying theology in practical ways

What is the basic structure of Epistles?

Salutation, Thanksgiving, Body, Parenesis (moral teaching/instruction), cl.

What is intertextuality?

The ways in which a text calls upon (echoes) a "backstory" to explain or

Regarding New Testament Epistles, what is a letter-essay (didactic letter)?

A letter meant to expound at length on various topics (e.g., Romans..)

How does history play a role in narrative criticism?

History serves as the backdrop for all narrative criticism and is invoked..

What additions does narrative criticism make to the three traditional parts of the hermeneutical process?

Implied author and implied reader

Regarding New Testament Epistles, what is a circular letter?

A letter meant to be read aloud, have university in language, use of....

What is narrative plotting?

The intentional manner stories are framed and structured

Regarding New Testament Epistles, what is a missionary letter?

A letter designed to relay missionary activity and ask for missionary suppo

What does a salutation traditionally include?

Send, Recipient, Initial Greeting

What is a flat character?

A character that is narratively simple

What is setting in a narrative criticism?

Spatial, Temporal, and social locations of events within the narrative

What is characterization?

The art of bringing to life the characters in a story through what they say

What is narrative theology?

Theology that surfaces from a holistic reading of a narrative

The traditional elements occupy the body portion of an epistles?

Instruction or Exposition, Command, Exhortation, Persuasion, Autobiograp...

What types of characters are there?

Round, Flat, Static, and Dynamic

What is a static character?

A character that does not change or grow over the course of a narrative

What is Critical Realism

A hermeneutical approach that considers the role of both reader (their

What is socio-rhetorical criticism?

An approach to hermeneutics that analyzes the ways in which languages is...

What is a round character?

A character that is narratively complex

What does the thanksgiving portion of epistles traditionally include?

Praise or commendation that includes a list of blessings, an affective ap..

What is a dynamic character?

A character that changes and grows over the course of a narrative

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1
What is an implied author?
The actual person who reads the text
A reader who is unaware of the cultural context of the text
A picture of an ideal reader derived from the text
A reader who interprets the text incorrectly
2
What are the New Testament epistles mostly concerned with?
Prophecies about the end times
Biographical accounts of the apostles
Applying theology in practical ways
Narrative history of Jesus' life
3
What is the basic structure of Epistles?
Theological Discourses, Personal Testimonies, and Prophecies
Salutation, Thanksgiving, Body, Parenesis (moral teaching/instruction), cl.
Historical Narrative, Songs of Praise, and Doctrine Discussion
Introduction, body, Conclusion, and Greetings
4
The process by which an interpreter gets closer to the meaning of a text is called?
The Hermeneutics Spiral
Eisegesis
Criticism
Exegesis
5
What is intertextuality?
The ways in which a text calls upon (echoes) a "backstory" to explain or
The emotional tone of a scene
A character's physical environment during a battle
A story taking place in the year 1920
6
The accepted invitation of God through Scripture brings about what kind of revolution?
Political Revolution
Emotional Revolution
A Copernican Revolution
Intellectual Revolution
7
Regarding New Testament Epistles, what is a letter-essay (didactic letter)?
A letter written to an individual with personal advice
A letter meant to expound at length on various topics (e.g., Romans..)
A letter addressing apocalyptic themes and prophecies
A letter focused on personal greetings and narratives
8
What is a common type of parenesis in the New Testament Epistles?
Personal letters to friends and family
Prophets visions about the end times
Teachings on personal morality and Christian living
Household Codes
9
How does history play a role in narrative criticism?
History serves as the backdrop for all narrative criticism and is invoked..
It determines the symbolic meanings of events and characters
It focuses on the psychological development of character
It helps to establish the moral message of the story
10
What didactic image is associated with reader-response criticism?
A Mirrow
A Bridge
A Window
A Lens
11
What additions does narrative criticism make to the three traditional parts of the hermeneutical process?
Implied author and implied reader
Genre and Setting
Plot Structure and Language
Historical Accuracy and Historical Context
12
What didactic image is associated with positive historical criticism?
A Lens
A Mirrow
A window
A Bridge
13
How does parenesis traditionally appear in epistles?
Narrative of the author's personal journey
Exhortations and moral instructions directed at the recipients
Moral, proverbial lists.
Prophecies about the future
14
Regarding New Testament Epistles, what is a circular letter?
A letter meant to be read aloud, have university in language, use of....
A letter containing personal greetings and narratives
A letter addressed to a specific individual
A letter focused on prophecy and future events
15
What is an example of a spatial setting?
A character
A atmosphere
A city
A road
16
What is narrative plotting?
The analysis of the moral lessons embedded in a story
The method of interpreting symbolic meanings within the text
The intentional manner stories are framed and structured
The sequence of events and how they are organized witin a story
17
Regarding New Testament Epistles, what is a missionary letter?
A letter designed to relay missionary activity and ask for missionary suppo
A letter written to an individual offering personal advise
A letter sent by a missionary to provide updates on their travels and ...
A letter written to address theological controversies within the church
18
What is it called when a narrative forces a reader in a certain direction while interpreting?
Narrative Bias
Guided Interpretation
Narrative Publishing
Authorial Intent
19
How were the Epistles designed to be read?
Publicly
Small Study
Privately
Aloud
20
What does a salutation traditionally include?
Greeting, Statement, Author identity
Send, Recipient, Initial Greeting
Personal story from the author
Summery of the entire letter's content
21
Using letters, how would you represent a "straight-line-sequence" portion of rhetoric?
A, B, C
A, D, C,
A, C, B,
A, B, C, D
22
What is created when someone saturates their mind with Scripture?
Doctrine Certainty
Spiritual Transformation
A biblical imagination
Cultural Awareness
23
What is a flat character?
A character that is narratively changing
A character that is narratively growing
A character that is narratively complex
A character that is narratively simple
24
What are the three traditional elements of observation within narrative criticism?
Genre, Rhetoric, and Context
Language, Historical Background, and Author Intent
Plot, Characters, and Settings
Character, Plot, and Structure
25
What is setting in a narrative criticism?
The moral lesson conveyed by the story
The time, place, and environment in which the story occurs
The internal conflict experienced by the protagonist
Spatial, Temporal, and social locations of events within the narrative
26
What is the additional fourth element of observation when applying narrative criticism to Scripture?
Authorial Intent
Theological Message
Cultural Context
Intertextuality
27
What is a technical term for characters within a plot?
Archetypes
Protagonists
Dramatis Peronae
Plot functionaries
28
What is characterization?
The technique of presenting and developing characters in a narrative
The method of interpreting the themes and symbols in a story
The art of bringing to life the characters in a story through what they say
The arrangement of events in chronological order
29
What sort of patterns does narrative seeks to analysis?
Literary Pattern
Historical Pattern
Structural Pattern
Thematic Pattern
30
What is narrative theology?
Theology that surfaces from a holistic reading of a narrative
The exploration of philosophical
The application of personal beliefs to scriptural stories
The study of religious texts through historical and critical analysis
31
The traditional elements occupy the body portion of an epistles?
Doctrine teachings, ethical instruction, and exhortations
Instruction or Exposition, Command, Exhortation, Persuasion, Autobiograp...
Personal stories, blessings, and greetings
Prophecies and future predictions
32
What types of characters are there?
Round, Flat, Static, and Dynamic
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Characters
Protagonists, Antagonists, and Supporting Characters
Major, Minor, and Symbolic Characters
33
What were the Epistles designed to stand-in for?
Correction
Personal presence
Oral traditions and teachings
Theological treatises
34
What is a static character?
A character that only grows
A character that changes and grows over the course of a narrative
A character that only changes
A character that does not change or grow over the course of a narrative
35
What is Critical Realism
The belief that all knowledge is subjective
A hermeneutical approach that considers the role of both reader (their
A method of interpreting scripture based solely on historical context
A theory that rejects the existence of objective truth
36
What didactic image is associated with critical realism?
A Mirrow
A Window
A Lens
A Tinted Window
37
What is the broadest backstory for New Testament interpretation?
The Old Testament
Genesis
Revelation
The New Testament
38
What is the key understanding to keep in mind while interpreting epistles?
Epistles are occasional
Doctrine beliefs
Historical and cultural context
Literary genres
39
What is socio-rhetorical criticism?
A type of criticism that examines the emotional tone of the text
A method of interpreting texts based solely on historical facts
An approach to hermeneutics that analyzes the ways in which languages is...
A technique focused on the grammatical structure of ancient languages
40
What is a round character?
A character that is narratively complex
A character who changes significantly throughout the story
A character with limited development and little complexity
A character who only appears in the background of the story
41
Using letters, how would you represent step parallelism?
A, B, C, D, A, B, C, D
D, C, B, A, B, C, D
A, B, A, B, A, B
A, B, C, A, B, C
42
What is an example of a temporal setting?
Cultural
Battle
Nightime
Environmental
43
What are the three parts of the hermeneutics process?
Interpretation, Application, and Translation
Observation, Analysis, and Conclusion
Explanation, Understanding, and Application
Author, Text, and Reader
44
Using letters, how would you represent a "ring composition" portion of rhetoric?
A, B, C, B, A
A, B, C, B, C, A
B, D, A, C, E
A, B, C, D
45
What are the three broad hermeneutical approaches to scriptural interpretation?
PHC, RRC, and CR
FC, FC, and CC
LC, AC, and MC
HC, LC, and TC
46
What does the term "epistle" mean?
Religious Parable
A Formal Letter
Prophetic Poem
Letter
47
What is an example of a social setting?
The Book
A Building
The Temple
A Line
48
Broadly speaking, how many genres of writing are in the New Testament?
5
7
4
3
49
What does the thanksgiving portion of epistles traditionally include?
Praise or commendation that includes a list of blessings, an affective ap..
A call to action for the recipients to spread the gospels
A description of the author's travels
An explanation of the author's theological beliefs
50
What is a dynamic character?
A character that changes and grows over the course of a narrative
A character that doesn't change neither grow over the course of a n
A character that only changes
A character that only grows
51
What are the genres of writing in the New Testament?
History, Poetry, and Law
Narrative, Text, and Reader
Law, Proverbs, and Prophecy
History, Psalms, Prophecy
52
What are characters within narrative criticism?
Voices of the narrator and author in the story
Moral lessons are represented through actions and dialogue
Actors present within a narrative
Symbolic representation of the storys themes
53
Regarding New Testament epistles, what is a personal letter?
A letter meant to address a single person or to share personal information.
A letter written to a group of churches addressing doctrinal issues
A letter that outlines theological teachings for the community
A letter written to a public audience, often including parables
54
What traditionally appears at the closing of epistles?
A recounting of the epistle's main arguments and messages
A summary of the author's journey and future plans
Final greetings and benedictions
Personal greetings, final exhortation, and a blessing or prayer
55
What phrase represents the coming together of text and reader to form contemporary application?
The Textual Gap
Historical Context
Fusion of Horizons
The Hermeneutical Circle
56
What types of epistles (letters) appear in the New Testament?
Prophetic, Apocalyptic, Doctrine
Circular, Personal, Letter-essay, Missionary letter
Pauline, General, Pastoral
Gospels, Letters, Acts
57
What do the epistles give us a view of?
The early church
The apocalyptic visions of the apostle John
The personal thoughts and teachings of Jesus
The cultural practices of the time
58
How does an interpreter arrive at a narrative theology?
By focusing solely on the historical background of the narrative
By applying modern philosphical framework to biblical framework to biblic..
By observing the effects that plot, characters, setting, and intertextua...
By analyzing the linguistic structure of the text

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