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End of Semester Critical Core Paper – Rel 211
Introduction
The Old Testament presents a worldview, an explanation of reality. It begins with the creation of a “good” universe, and proceeds to the establishment of the Jewish people as the Chosen People. God punctuates this selection with sacred covenants. This world view is presented as a story, a story of exile and return, of the breaking of the covenant and the ensuing punishment, followed by God’s forgiveness.
From our classroom discussions we defined worldview as an all-encompassing way of seeing the world, seeing reality, and it explains why the world is the way it is. A worldview is a system of fundamental beliefs and assumptions about the universe and our place in it. It answers the question “What is the meaning of life?” which can be further broken down into more specific questions:
— Why am I here?
— Does my life have a purpose?
— What does it mean to live a good life?
— What happens after we die?
— Is there a benefit or a reward for living a good life?
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Part 1
In a well-written 3-4 page paper, double spaced, explore the Old Testament worldview as you understand it from the lectures and reading assignments in this class by covering the following topics or answering some or all of the following:
a. According to the Old Testament, why were human beings created and what is our ultimate destiny?
b. Why is the world seen as a corrupt, sinful place?
c. Why is there suffering?
d. How are we supposed to live?
e. What is our purpose?
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Part 2
Compare the most important features of your personal worldview to the worldview you found in the first section. Then explain whether this class has changed any part of your worldview, and if so how. Finally, assess the possible impact that this semester’s study has had on you personally, whether positive, negative, or no impact.
Paper Basics
—No cover sheet necessary
—Use the title: CC Assignment: Comparison of Worldviews
—Double spaced, font 11/12 Calibri or Times New Roman, font color black
—1” margins, left, right, top and bottom
—Indent the first word of each paragraph
—Include at least three quotes from the Old Testament
This assignment is due by Wednesday, May 5 at midnight.

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