Source criticism refers to the attempt to establish the sources used by the author and/or redactor of the final text. The closer a source is to the event which it purports to describe, the more one can trust it to give an accurate description of what really happened. In other cases, Bible scholars use the [...]

Source criticism is often referred to as the higher criticism when compared to textual criticism. It is deemed higher because it actually examines the source of literary text. Source text helps identify the actual originator of a textual document through certain signature markings or writings. When speaking of the bible traditional saying like Elohim (meaning [...]

No one has responded to my blog for this time. But thank you for the previous blog comments. Yes, I think the Kingdom of Heaven is shown on Xavier’s campus the atmosphere is just delightful. I think this doesn’t come into my project.

No one posted any comments about my project so I can’t make any remarks on the comments that were said. That is due to the lateness of my blogs. I will give my own opinion of my project. I hope that the few thing I did inform you on will help you [...]

Source criticism is when someone uses information from a primary source rather than a secondary source. They use real people who witnessed what happened or with things that were written by those people. Source criticism is based on the real thing. Textual criticism is when someone draws their own conclusions from something [...]

The overall response to my project has been encouraging. Everyone seems to think this is a good idea that will help many different people. People talked about the planning that has gone into this project. Some people have even shown interest in participating in the workshop. I definitely appreciate all of [...]

I would like to thank everyone for their many comments and outrageous amounts of support. I know I sound like something from off of a low budget movie but I truly appreciate each and every comment, suggestion, and positive input. My younger brother and sister play a major part in my project. Without [...]

Thanks for the comments to all who gave them to me! The project is still going according to plan and look out for me and my flyers! The story of Tobit begins with him disobeying the laws of his city. There is was against the law to bury the dead. Tobit, however, gave [...]

My project is going okay. I never thought that I would enjoy shopping for someone besides myself. But it does get a great satisfaction that the things that I am buying it going to someone in need. I still need practice picking out clothes for little girls though. If it wasn’t for my friend I [...]

I would like to thank everyone for commenting on my project. I know that you all are very busy and I greatly appreciate your input.
Xumed2010: Thank you for acknowledging my efforts and recognizing that all children need is guidance. It is always easier the second time if you have someone who has already experienced what [...]

Respond to comments on your project. What is the difference between source and textual criticism? Summarize Tobit, and what is the main lesson of this story? Why do some people consider the Maccabees to be heroic.
I would just like to thank everyone for commenting on my blog. It seems like I was begging half [...]

Even though I may have only two comments on my project for week 9, it’s still my duty to respond to these kind people who took the time to comment on my project. So far, I’m getting some positive feedback. When I thought of the idea of not asking for money anymore and instead ask [...]

I haven’t receieved any comments on my week nine blog yet. But when I do, I will respond to them . But for advancement purposes, I would like to thank all who comments on my blog.

Textual criticism is sometimes called lower criticism. It is sometimes called that because it lower level of criticism from Literary [...]

First, I would like to thank everyone who made suggestions and critical comments on my project and also for taking an interest in my original idea. A lot of comments made by bloggers said that they were sorry that my project didn’t go as planned. I am actually delighted that it did not become too [...]

Respond to comments on your project. What is the difference between source and textual criticism? Summarize Tobit, and what is the main lesson of this story? Why do some people consider the Maccabees to be heroic.
After posting my ninth blog, I have to say it took a good minute to [...]

Justin, yes I do plan on sending my petition to government officials. I have already sent the first part of my petition to the government officials when we mailed the letters in week 8. And the website is not mines its one that I came across while searching the internet doing research for my project. [...]

Because I was so late with blog 9, it was difficult to get people to comment on it so that I could respond to their comments. But finally, I received seven comments. So thank you to everyone who commented on my blog 9, I really appreciate it. Alayne Lawrence, thank you for recognizing and appreciating [...]

My comments were pretty supportive. I didn’t imagine the impact of my project on others. Most commended me but a few feel that I am forcing Christianity on others. I am not a dictator so I would never be able to force someone’s mindset. I was told that Christianity is not for everyone. Out of [...]

As of this week I am officially finished with my computer training course which was specifically geared toward teaching computer basics to seniors who might have difficulties understanding the intricacies of technology. Although this was a very frustrating six weeks, I am finally able to be of some use. I received many comments [...]