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    This document outlines the requirements for a synthesis paper assignment on an Old Testament book for an Old Testament I class. Students must write a 4-7 page paper that presents a single sentence synthesis statement of the book's main message along with supporting analysis. The paper must include an outline of the book, justification of the synthesis statement by relating each major section to it, and discussion of alternative interpretations or tensions. The assignment is due November 24th and will be penalized for lateness.

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    Old Testament I Dr.

    Joshua Williams

    Synthesis Assignment
    Due Date: November 24, 11:59PM
    Submission: The assignment should be submitted through Blackboard only.
    Late Penalty: 2 points per calendar day for two weeks, no submissions after two weeks.

    Description
    This writing assignment is a synthesis paper. The goal of the assignment is to synthesize the material
    covered in reading and lectures into a coherent, concise presentation on the meaning and significance of
    an Old Testament book (Genesis-Esther).

    Requirements
    Page Length: 4-7 pages
    Research: check your statement with at least 4 sources other than class lectures, and textbook
    Citation: There is no need to cite class lectures in the paper

    Components
    1) Synthesis statement – The synthesis statement is a sentence that states the main message of the
    biblical book. It should consist of a subject and predicate. It should also use the language and
    imagery of the biblical book as much as possible. This section should also include a paragraph
    explaining the synthesis statement.
    2) Outline of the book – The outline should include each major section of the book. For a small
    book, each section will likely consist of several verses. For a large book, each section will likely
    consist of several chapters.
    3) Justification of the synthesis statement – For each major section of the book, as determined by
    the outline, justify the synthesis statement. Please do not summarize the contents of the section;
    show how the contents of the section relate to and confirm your synthesis statement. Each
    section should answer the following questions: How does the content of this section support the
    synthesis statement? What major interpretive questions need to be answered and how and why
    answer them as you have?
    4) Alternatives or major tensions – This section shows that you are aware of other ways of looking
    at the book. It should answer one or more of the following questions: 1) How else can this book
    be read and what leads to such a reading, 2) what part of the book poses the greatest challenge to
    your synthesis statement, or ) how did your own understanding of the book develop over the
    course of working on the synthesis statement?

    Some Resources That May Help


    Clines, David. The Theme of the Pentateuch. Sheffield Academic Press, 1997. See especially his
    introduction where he defines "theme."
    Waltke, Bruce K., and Charles Yu. An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and
    Thematic Approach. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007. See the introduction and his discussion of
    "message."
    Williams, Joshua E. “The Message of the Pentateuch,” SWJT 52.1 (2009): 2–17.

    See also Old Testament Introductions, especially as they discuss the theme of the book.
    Old Testament I Dr. Joshua Williams

    Maybe consult academic (not preaching or devotional) commentaries such as Word, New American
    Commentary, Expositor's Bible Commentary, New International Critical Commentary, Old Testament
    Library, International Critical Commentary, Hermeneia, and others.

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