1. Three worlds of the text

2. 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

3. 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.”

4. 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

5. 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?

6. Forms of biblical Criticism
Critical approaches to scripture

7. Resources
Library- atlases, bibles, commentary, dictionary, picture books, other texts.
Online- Bible Gateway
CTJ support materials
Michael Fallon
Padlet

8. 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 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