1. Explain how pseudepigraphy worked in the first century, and give three examples.
Pseudepigraphy is essentially levels of authorship. Pseudeprigraphy asks the question – “Did the stated author of the letter actually write it.”
Three examples of Pseudepigraphy include the following:
Literal Authorship – is where the writing comes directly from the authors brain
Dictation – is a word for word translation which then is written down on paper
Delegated Authorship – is where the amanuensis was given some freedom in crafting the letter. However, the “said” author would have read and “initialed” the letter before it was sent off.
2. Explain three reasons why authorship might have been questioned about a letter in the New Testament.
When reading books in the New Testament, there can at times be “red flags” or indications of possible discrepancies.
For example, when “known” history does not line up with what an author says, as a reader, we may question his authorship. This is considered biographical material – when a letter refers to something (e.g. event in the author life) that we have no historical record of.
Another example comes from the writing style and language of the author. If the language or style does not match the “author’s” traditional letters …show more content…
Jews were not allowed to have other Jews as slaves; however, they were allowed to have indentured servants. After 7 years they were required to free them. Under mosaic law Jews were allowed to keep Gentiles as slaves. They were not required to free them after a required number of years. Roman law included regulatory “laws” regarding slavery. For example, If a woman bore her master four children she was to be set free. Another example is if a man turned 30, he was granted his freedom. In general and for most of the time, the master could keep their slaves for life if they wanted. Slavery in the Greco–Roman world was not based on race. There are four factors that would lead one to
Pseudepigraphy is essentially levels of authorship. Pseudeprigraphy asks the question – “Did the stated author of the letter actually write it.”
Three examples of Pseudepigraphy include the following:
Literal Authorship – is where the writing comes directly from the authors brain
Dictation – is a word for word translation which then is written down on paper
Delegated Authorship – is where the amanuensis was given some freedom in crafting the letter. However, the “said” author would have read and “initialed” the letter before it was sent off.
2. Explain three reasons why authorship might have been questioned about a letter in the New Testament.
When reading books in the New Testament, there can at times be “red flags” or indications of possible discrepancies.
For example, when “known” history does not line up with what an author says, as a reader, we may question his authorship. This is considered biographical material – when a letter refers to something (e.g. event in the author life) that we have no historical record of.
Another example comes from the writing style and language of the author. If the language or style does not match the “author’s” traditional letters …show more content…
Jews were not allowed to have other Jews as slaves; however, they were allowed to have indentured servants. After 7 years they were required to free them. Under mosaic law Jews were allowed to keep Gentiles as slaves. They were not required to free them after a required number of years. Roman law included regulatory “laws” regarding slavery. For example, If a woman bore her master four children she was to be set free. Another example is if a man turned 30, he was granted his freedom. In general and for most of the time, the master could keep their slaves for life if they wanted. Slavery in the Greco–Roman world was not based on race. There are four factors that would lead one to