Discussion questions are included in each section.

 

• You can fill in these questions, think them over on your own, or discuss them as a group - whichever you prefer.

 

• The guidebook, included with this course, has further information and guidance regarding each of these topics.

 

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Guidebook for Unit 5: Download Here

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1.

Many of the sayings about Jesus were copies or echoes of the sayings about Augustus.

 

Does this make any difference to the way you understand these sayings? Why or why not?

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2.

Propose and discuss the convergence of historical events during this short time period, including Roman rule and punishment, the life of Jesus, the Qumran Community, and the schism between the Jews and the early Christians.

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Compare this with the timing of the discovery of the Scrolls. Is there a similar peculiarity, coincidence, or divine appointment to this timing?

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That completes Unit 5

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There are 10 units in this study.