I. Missed Class: Psalms of Solomon

Here is the substitute assignment for missed class on 11/18/07.

1. Read the Psalms of Solomon: http://www.goodnewsinc.net/othbooks/psalmsol.html

2. Proceed through the following two posts. To get full quiz credit you need to a) post an answer to each of the questions (at least 100 words, including the rationale for your answer) and b) respond by the end of the week to the posts of at least two others in the class.

You of course can post as much as you want... perhaps I'll give extra credit to those who engage the most, eh?

3. Thanks!

II. What event has this guy's goat?

I assume you've now read through the Psalms of Solomon.

Question number 1: What group/event do you think is the background for this text? The Greek Syrians like Antiochus Epiphanes? The Wicked Priest Jonathan Maccabeus? The Roman take over of Jerusaelm in 63BC? The destruction of Jerusalem in AD70?

Post at least a 100 word answer below. Remember that you need to respond to the main posts of two other students as well. P.S. I won't be offended if any of you want to speculate about whether the author of this text was a Sadducee, Pharisee, or Essene...

III. What does the Messiah look like in this text?

OK, what does the Messiah look like in this text? Does he come down from heaven? Is he divine? What is his principal role?

Post at least a 100 word response to this question, giving evidence from the text. Remember that you also need to respond to at least two other of the main responses of those in the class.

Thanks!