Three worlds of the text

Learning Intentions for today To learn how to make meaning from scripture using biblical analysis To understand what is meant by the three worlds of the text To use biblical tools such as commentaries, atlases and dictionaries to locate information about the world of and the world behind the text to completely familiarise yourself with a relevant core text

Ways to pray using scripture Lectio Divina When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,     because he has anointed me         to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives     and recovery of sight to the blind,         to let the oppressed go free, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” 20 And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

Three worlds of the text The world behind the text World of the text Who wrote it? What values beliefs cultural norms need to be understood When was it written Where did it first come from How was it communicated? Why written Code breaker-special words Meaning maker-translation Text analyst-form of text Text user- why use this form

World in front of the text Who is the text for today What does a modern reader bring to the text When might a text like this be used How could this text be made relevant Where can information be found to help the modern reader make meaning of the text Why is this text still relevant? Why does the experience of the reader enrich the meaning?

Forms of biblical Criticism Critical approaches to scripture

Resources Library- atlases, bibles, commentary, dictionary, picture books, other texts. Online- Bible Gateway CTJ support materials Michael Fallon Padlet http://padlet.com/cwhannell/worldsofthetext

Process for today Read the achievement standard for your year level. Read the sacred text knowledge and skills Identify one core text from a current topic in your year level. Year 11-12 choose a text relevant to topic possibly from p-10 list Use available biblical tools to complete the three worlds of the text template. Check the resources available on the CTJ page including theological background Develop one assessment idea associated with your selected text