Please write the essay base on the following reading materials:
1. Hebrew Bible: Joshua 1-24, Judges 1-21; Ruth 1-4, 1 Samuel 1-3, 8-17, 25, 28
2. The Hebrew Bible for Beginners (Attached as HBB.pdf)
3. Samuel and Saul in Kugel, How to Read the Bible (Will upload soon)
Then write on a couple verses that you want to reflect on from the Hebrew Bible: Joshua 1-24, Judges 1-21; Ruth 1-4, 1 Samuel 1-3, 8-17, 25, 28 ONLY:
What stands out to you? What gaps/inconsistencies do you notice in the text? What is peculiar about the text to you? What poetic/stylistic things do you notice in the text, and what might they indicate? What is the text saying? What does the text do to you when you read it? What surprises you? What you feel angry about? What questions do you have about them?
You MUST Include quotes from Hebrew Bible for Beginners and How to Read the Bible that you think support your reflection on the Hebrew Bible. The professors wants to see students are engaging with what Hebrew bible for Beginners is discussing concerning the assigned text. How does the context and background provided by HBB affect your interpretations? Does it clarify any questions that you have or bring up some questions you had not previously considered?
Because this is a personal reflection paper, you can write with I think, I believe, I feel, etc.
Please cite your sources! No external source needed!
