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Refer to the instructions in the “BIB-355: The Bible, Translation, and Interpretation Guided Essay” document for additional instructions that will inform this assignment.
Complete the following template, answering each of the following prompts in 200 words (each prompt should be a minimum of 200 words). Along with the Bible and the textbook, use at least one scholarly source from the GCU Library to help answer the following.
Prepare citations according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
- What is the Bible? In answering this question, use biblical passages and scholarly source to support your answer.
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- Compare and contrast the major differences in formal equivalent and functional equivalent translation philosophies.
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- What are the steps of the exegetical process (Interpretive Journey), and why is it important to correctly interpret Scripture? (In the final topic for the course, you will write a final cumulative paper on a biblical passage in which you will be asked to complete the steps of the Interpretive Journey. Use the feedback from your instructor as you prepare for the Passage Exegesis cumulative writing assignment.)
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- Describe the process of canonization of the books of the Bible. Why is a proper understanding of canon important? Students should consult Appendix 1 in the textbook on the topic of inspiration and the canon of Scripture.
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