We aren't entirely finished discussing your summer reading (in fact, we'll refer back to those texts throughout the year), and I hope to continue our discussion of "theme" next time. Nevertheless, the focus of the next class is the first part of the Hebrew Bible. Before you do the reading, write down (this will be typed and handed in, as will the entire assignment): What do you know about the story of Adam and Eve? If this leaves you completely blank, write down what you know about the origins of the universe and the Earth. Then read Genesis chapters 1-3. (I have provided a link to a translation of the Hebrew Bible if you don't have your own text.) After reading those chapters: What surprised you? What puzzled you or raised questions for you?
Hand in on 9/10.
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