1. Maps for the Journey Lesson 1- Intro and Archeology/Biblical Studies
Chapter 2
Maps for the Journey
Lesson 1- Intro and Archeology/Biblical Studies

2. Bell-ringer September 2nd, 2014
Chapter one objectives review
Differences in canons
Storyline of Bible
Skills to interpret the Bible
Classifying Old Testament books
Old Testament as inspired word of God
Importance in Catholic Mass
Pass out tests

3. Learning Targets Learn role of archeology in biblical studies
Gain a general understanding of ancient writing

4. Video Clip- 10 min
Scene from Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (5min)
How is this different from one Israelites carried?
How is archeology important to studying the Bible?

5. Important Vocab
Context- the historical, cultural, social, or political circumstances surrounding an event or record.
Pictograms- the earliest form of writing in which pictures represented words for ideas.
Scribes- people trained to write using the earliest form of writing before literacy was common.

6. Archeology and Bible Studies
Issue? Not a lot of artifacts left from ancient times.
Bible refers to archeology. Ex: Joshua 8:28.
21st century- archeology more scientific.
Importance of decoding ancient writings and symbols.

7. Be Indiana Jones!
Pick any bible verse from Genesis 1-3 and create a coded message using the code provided in Handout 2A “Secret Codes”
Share this code with your partner.

8. Review
Importance of context
Archeological Evidence

10. Homework
Prepare for tomorrow’s group discussion on p. 36. Be prepared to discuss tomorrow.
Read pp of the textbook.

11. Archeology and Biblical Studies- Lesson 2
Chapter 2
Archeology and Biblical Studies- Lesson 2

12. Bell-ringer September 3rd, 2014
I will assign groups of 2 or 3 after the bell. Discuss in groups and select one person to present answers on “Personal Archeology” question on p. 36 of textbook.

13. Saint of the Day!
St. Pope Gregory the Great!
B. 540 AD- d. 590 AD

14. Learning Targets
Learn about what archeology can contribute to biblical study
Gain awareness of ancient writings- importance of decoding
Know importance of prehistoric artifacts

15. Ancient Writings Importance of scribes
Hieroglyphic writings- deciphered in 1822.
1846 AD all major ancient languages in Near East translated.
Important ancient texts: Mesha Insciption and Merneptah Stele.

16. Archeological Evidence for OT Events
Merneptah Stele- supports plagues in Exodus.
However, not a lot of non-Hebrew writings
Pre-historical artifacts
Burial sites
Pottery

17. Archeological Timeline
Handout 2B
Look at various time periods and how they correspond to biblical time.
Read pp of the textbook quietly. Any unfinished reading is homework.

18. The Land of Canaan: At the Center of Civilization- Lesson 3
Chapter 2
The Land of Canaan: At the Center of Civilization- Lesson 3

19. Bell-ringer September 4th, 2014
By yourself, answer the following questions from yesterday’s reading assignment (pp.40-46)?
What is the Fertile Crescent?
What was the name of this area in Biblical times?
Why was Canaan important in Biblical times?

20. Prayer Think of 2 things that you are grateful God has given you.
Silently pray for a minute thanking God for all he has done for you.
We will pray an Our Father with intentions after the silent prayer time.

21. Learning Targets
Gain a general knowledge of the land of Canaan (today called Palestine)
Find out how the Fertile Crescent is a place of conflict

22. Concept Review Relationship between archeology and biblical studies.
Scribes- people trained to write early forms of bible texts.
Mesha Insciption and Merneptah Stele- important texts to confirm bible events.
Importance of hieroglyphics
Rosetta Stone

23. Land of Canaan Center of civilization- map p.41
Also named: Syro-Palestine (Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Palestine).
Canaan:
God chose a homeland for Israelites (Genesis 22)
“Fertile Crescent”-piece of land good for farming
Place of conflict-best land for agriculture there p.42
Native people= Canaanites (see Book of Joshua 1-12)

24. Present-day Israel (Canaan)

26. Battles between Yahweh and Canaanite gods
Read 1 Kings for serious conflict
Solomon borrowed temple design from Canaanites.
Yahweh portrayed more compassionate than Ba’al (Canaanite god).
Battle over good land sets context for wars in the Old Testament.

28. Independent Practice
By yourself please complete the “Review and Reflection” questions 1-3 on p. 46
Please turn into this period’s file box in the back of the room.
If you finish early, please read ahead in the chapter quietly.

29. Context Review Geography of Canaan runs in zones from North to South
Coastal plains
Hill country
Jordan Valley
Transjordan Plateau
Egypt to the South and East; and Mesopotamia North and West
Israelites portray Yahweh as a warrior

30. Tracing the History of the Israelites from the Old Testament-Lesson 4
Chapter 2
Tracing the History of the Israelites from the Old Testament-Lesson 4

31. Bell-ringer September 5th, 2014
Compare and contrast the Ugaritic text and Psalm 29:4-6 on p. 45 of the textbook.
Write a small prayer (one or two lines) to praise the One, True, and Living God.

32. Concept Review Why conflict in the Fertile Crescent? Ba’al vs. Yahweh
Review various names of Ugarit gods

33. Learning Targets Gain an awareness of Israelite history
Monarchy
Assyrian and Babylonian Exiles
Learn what syncretism means
Introduce topic of Post-Exilic Jewish Society

34. Important Vocab
Primeval history- stories or myths about the origins of the earth, humans, other creatures, languages, and cultures.
Ex: Genesis 1-10
Syncretism- a blending of two or more religious traditions.
Ex: A watering-down of the faith, Catholics should avoid syncretism.
Diaspora- a group flight away from a homeland
Ex: Jewish people during their exiles

35. Tracing Israelite History
Genesis 1-10= primeval history (prehistory)
Genesis 11-49= patriarchal age (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob)
Exodus- Chosen People of Israel officially introduced
1-2 Samuel= Monarchy began (Saul and David)
1-2 Kings= Height of kingdom (David and Solomon)

36. Small Group Discussion-10 min
Read the column “Just Treatment of Workers” on p. 49 of the textbook.
Contrast Pope Leo XIII’s words with what Solomon does in 1 Kings 9:22, 1 Kings 11:28, and 1 Kings 12.
Describe how you think all workers should be treated. How as we as Catholics provide a better experience for workers when we are customers/coworkers?

37. Background on Literature Styles of the Bible- Lesson 5
Chapter 2
Background on Literature Styles of the Bible- Lesson 5

38. Bell-ringer September 8th, 2014
In small groups, I will assign after the bell, please work to discover different types of writing in the newspaper provided.
Spend 5 minutes looking for different kinds of literature in the newspaper.
Afterwards we will discuss together as a class.

39. Review
What do we mean when we say that God is the author of the Bible?
What are the major types of literature found in the Old Testament?
Give a brief timeline for the history of Israelites as given in the Old Testament?

40. Learning Targets
Learn about what types of literature are in the Old Testament and how they are categorized.
Gain a general understanding of the content of each of the categories the Old Testament is divided into.

41. Pentetauch Core of the Old Testament
Means “five books”- first five book
Hebrew word (Torah)- law
Genesis- outlines “age of patriarchs”

42. Pentateuch continued
Exodus- talks about Moses freeing Israelites from Egypt and the giving of the 10 Commandments
Deuteronomy (mostly), Leviticus and Numbers- outline Covenant code (of laws)

43. Historical Books From Joshua to 2 Chronicles
Talks of Israel’s small tribal start to becoming an empire under King David and fall of the empire.
Finishes with exile.
1 and 2 Maccabees written 100 B.C.

44. Wisdom Books and Prophetic
See handout 2D for list of each kind of category
Wisdom books- Meant to guide people in learning life’s lessons
Ex: Practical stuff: how to avoid grudges or how to manage money well
Prophetic books- 3 roles of prophets
Messengers of God
Prosecutors- deliver judgment on wicked peoples
Constant helpers of the less fortunate in Israelite society

45. Guided Practice
Use handout 2C “Types of Literature in the OT” for reference.
Everyone open up to Numbers 21:17-18.
That passage is a work song- not a history or biography
Next we will compare two different types of literature in the OT.

46. Independent Practice 1 Samuel 12 Proverbs 19:1-9
What type of literature is this? History, proverb, poetry, poetic stories, or laws
What things in this passage give clues to what type of literature this is?
What type of literature is this? History, proverb, poetry, poetic stories, or laws
What important ideas can we get from this passage? Are they important for you today?

47. Review Session- Lesson 6
Chapter 2
Review Session- Lesson 6

48. Bell-ringer September 9th, 2014
Read the following passages about the “Suffering Servant” from Isaiah 42:1-4 and Isaiah 50: 4-9 and compare with a scene before the Crucifixion of Jesus in Matthew 27: 27-31
List common parallels between the passages in Isaiah and Matthew.

49. Learning Targets
Recap the different kinds of literature in the Old Testament.
Prepare for the Chapter 2 Test (Big Quiz)

50. Review 4 major categories books of Old Testament are divided into:
Pentateuch, historical, wisdom, prophetic
What books are listed in the Pentateuch (Torah)?
What is the role of God’s prophets in prophetic books?

51. Film Clip
Please answer the following questions in your notebook:

52. Small Group Work
In partners please work on quizzing each other over the “Review and Reflection” questions on pp. 40, 46, 51 and 56.
Use this time to prepare for the test.

53. Independent Study
On your own please complete the Chapter 2 Review Puzzle. Take this home as a study helper whether you finish in class or not.
If you finish the puzzle early, quietly read your notes or complete other homework.

54. Bible Joke