APOL 320 Discussion 1
Prompt: In this post, you will be discussing the distinctions in this module/week’s reading between the themes of the “missing middle” and “all body, no cloak.” As you write your post, work towards answering these questions: What does N. T. Wright mean when he perceives a “missing middle” in our understanding of Jesus’ life? Why does this part often get overlooked? What does N. T. Wright mean when he discusses the opposite theme of “all body, no cloak”? How does the theme of “all body, no cloak” have a negative impact on what is believed about Jesus?
APOL 320 Discussion 2
Thread Prompt: Imagine that you have a friend who believes that the worship of Jesus as Lord was a later invention of the Church, not attributable to early Apostolic proclamation. Based on this module/week’s reading, you will craft a response challenging that friend’s assumption (although the post should not be written as a dialogue/conversation). Discuss the origins of the term Kyrios as a Christological title and how it fits within the First-Century Jewish context. Also, discuss 1 of the 3 main contexts of Paul’s usage of “Jesus as Lord”—ethical, eschatological, and liturgical—and its significance in terms of this study. Consider these questions: What is the importance of these contexts as it relates to the relationship of Jesus and Israel? What is the importance of these contexts as it relates to the relationship of Jesus and the Church? (Hint: Exploring the context of Paul’s usage of the phrase can also strengthen the case for early First-Century Jewish development.) – 350 word minimum