COMPONENTS OF THE EXEGESIS PAPER
1. Introduction
Begin the paper by indicating what you are doing, how you will proceed and what is the major point or theme that pulls the passage together (i.e., the thesis statement). You may also wish to include a statement of questions or issues that the passage raises.
2. Historical and Literary Contexts
Briefly mention the author, audience, and any historical context material that sheds light on the passage under consideration (Philemon 17-20). Next, present the greater context of the passage (Philemon 17-20) by giving a brief paragraph-by-paragraph analysis of the book and explaining how each paragraph contributes to the whole argument. Lastly, show how this passage (Philemon 17-20) is related to the overall argument (e.g., how it is related to the surrounding texts).
3. Translation
Provide an idiomatic translation.
4. Exposition
Deal with the passage (Philemon 17-20) in verse order but do not give a verse-by-verse commentary of the text. Organise the exposition around your thesis and let the thesis provide the outline. You don’t have to deal in with everything you have discovered. Include only significant text critical issues, word meanings, grammatical issues, rhetorical features, and customs or cultural aspects that may have a bearing on the verse. It is especially important to present not just data but conclusions as to what the verse in question means, as well as explanation of how this verse relates to other verses in the passage. It would be helpful to provide the Greek text of the verse(s) to be discussed.
Words of caution: This section should be presented as a unified whole rather than a collection of isolated tasks. Don’t let your exegesis to be just a collection of mini word studies. Don’t simply state what different authors say but interact with what they have said. Include only what will support your main interpretation of the text.
5. Application
Identify the primary thrust or particular concern of the passage (Philemon 17-20). Conclude with a discussion of ethical principles and/or the theological significance of the passage (Philemon 17-20) both for when it was written and for now (i.e., what does it say to our present situation in life and what meaning does it have for us today).
6. Conclusion
Restate the thesis statement and briefly summarise what has been discovered in the research of this passage (Philemon 17-20).
– Please ensure the proper usage of grammar and vocabulary
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– Please note that required 16 pages excludes bibliography page(s)
Materials/Sources will be uploaded when a writer who is highly proficient (preferably schooled in Biblical Greek too) has been assigned.
