An analysis and comparison of the tabernacle (Exodus 25-31) and the Temple in Jerusalem (1 Kings 6).
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The Research Paper Assignment:

The paper assignment consists of an historical-critical analysis of a passage from one of the five books of the Pentateuch. The paper should be around ten pages in length not counting title page, charts, tables, endnotes, and bibliography.

The research paper must include all of the following components:

(1) An Introduction explaining (a) the context of the text in the larger context of the biblical book and/or section of the biblical book. This component will focus on literary issues. (b) A brief discussion/summary of any pertinent historical facts, which are related to the composition or editing of the text and its original audience.
(2) A detailed discussion of the text focusing on the literary features of the text, as well as topics or issues raised by the text. This component will incorporate scholarly observations gleaned from the sources as well as the writer’s own observations.
(3) A conclusion summarizing important literary and historical issues which were recognized in sections (1) and (2).
(4) A bibliography of sources consulted. All written sources should be from a historical-critical perspective.
Notes from the professor :

“In terms of the topic, I think you should limit yourself to a comparison of the dimensions of the two structures and their relationship in the light of source criticism. That is, if P is late, then does Ex 25-31 depend on 1 Kings 6? Let me know when you have questions.”

An analysis and comparison of the tabernacle (Exodus 25-31) and the Temple in Jerusalem (1 Kings 6).
Order Description
The Research Paper Assignment:

The paper assignment consists of an historical-critical analysis of a passage from one of the five books of the Pentateuch. The paper should be around ten pages in length not counting title page, charts, tables, endnotes, and bibliography.

The research paper must include all of the following components:

(1) An Introduction explaining (a) the context of the text in the larger context of the biblical book and/or section of the biblical book. This component will focus on literary issues. (b) A brief discussion/summary of any pertinent historical facts, which are related to the composition or editing of the text and its original audience.
(2) A detailed discussion of the text focusing on the literary features of the text, as well as topics or issues raised by the text. This component will incorporate scholarly observations gleaned from the sources as well as the writer’s own observations.
(3) A conclusion summarizing important literary and historical issues which were recognized in sections (1) and (2).
(4) A bibliography of sources consulted. All written sources should be from a historical-critical perspective.
Notes from the professor :

“In terms of the topic, I think you should limit yourself to a comparison of the dimensions of the two structures and their relationship in the light of source criticism. That is, if P is late, then does Ex 25-31 depend on 1 Kings 6? Let me know when you have questions.”