Cosmology can be defined as a science that shows the development and origin of the universe. In Genesis 2: 4-25, the Bible states that God created the Heaven and the Earth. The Bible states that every plant that was present on the earth grew since the Lord wanted it to. The Lord also watered the whole earth. The lord also formed man from the dust and brew air into his mouth to make him alive. He also ensured that he formed a garden on the eastward in Eden where he provided man with everything he needed. In Genesis 9: 1-17, God blesses Noah and his sons and ask them to be fruitful and multiply to fill the earth. This was after they had been saved by God in the ark after the floods. In Genesis 22: 1-19, The Bible speaks about Abraham at his test to kill his sin by God. God sends a message to Abraham to multiply so that his descendants may be as many as the sand in the sea shore. This came to pass since Abraham got so many descendants. The historical period was full of secrets. In the bible, in the book of 1st Samuel 10, Saul becomes the King. This is contrary to what many people think at this particular time. The main issue is that people thought that Saul was a sinner. The social economic issue in this case is when Naboth, a very poor man was put to death by Jazebel, who was the wife to the king at that time; Ahab. The big issue is that the king thought he had power over the poor man Naboth. In 2 Kings 25, Jerusalem is attacked. This was when Zedekiah rebelled his king at this time named Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia. The social economic issues that affected them at this particular time was increased poverty and famine. For example, the Bible states that the famine had become very severe hence leaving people with nothing to eat. There was also reduced security provided by the soldiers since they got lost away. In the book of Isaiah 11, one of the major themes that are outplayed are Peace. This is because its heading is “The Peaceful Kingdom”. Another theme is leadership. This is because the Bible states that line of David had been like a cut tree. However, there are still hopes that there will be a king in the future from his descendants. The social economic issues affecting the people at this particular time was that the people were poor. Other themes present included People’s Rights, and Justice. In Jeremiah 22, Jeremiah’s message reaches the Royal House of Judah, showing the theme of leadership. In Daniel 7 talks about the seven beasts, around the throne, hence depicting leadership The themes that are outlined by the Old and the New Testament are themes of suffering and rejection. Isaiah in his scripture describes the suffering and rejection that Jesus will go through from men, in the book of Mark Jesus says that the son of man must suffer and be set to nothing. The themes that are outlined by the book of Jeremiah and Matthew are themes of death and destruction. .

1. Cosmology can be defined as a science that shows the
development and origin of the
universe. In Genesis 2: 4-25, the Bible states that God created
the Heaven and the Earth. The
Bible states that every plant that was present on the earth grew
since the Lord wanted it to. The
Lord also watered the whole earth.
The lord also formed man from the dust and brew air into his
mouth to make him alive.
He also ensured that he formed a garden on the eastward in
Eden where he provided man with
everything he needed. In Genesis 9: 1-17, God blesses Noah and
his sons and ask them to be
fruitful and multiply to fill the earth. This was after they had
been saved by God in the ark after
the floods.
In Genesis 22: 1-19, The Bible speaks about Abraham at his test
to kill his sin by God.
God sends a message to Abraham to multiply so that his
descendants may be as many as the sand
in the sea shore. This came to pass since Abraham got so many

2. descendants.
The historical period was full of secrets. In the bible, in the
book of 1st Samuel 10, Saul
becomes the King. This is contrary to what many people think at
this particular time. The main
issue is that people thought that Saul was a sinner.
The social economic issue in this case is when Naboth, a very
poor man was put to death
by Jazebel, who was the wife to the king at that time; Ahab. The
big issue is that the king thought
he had power over the poor man Naboth.
In 2 Kings 25, Jerusalem is attacked. This was when Zedekiah
rebelled his king at this
time named Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia. The social economic
issues that affected them at this
particular time was increased poverty and famine. For example,
the Bible states that the famine
had become very severe hence leaving people with nothing to
eat. There was also reduced
security provided by the soldiers since they got lost away.
In the book of Isaiah 11, one of the major themes that are
outplayed are Peace. This is

3. because its heading is “The Peaceful Kingdom”. Another theme
is leadership. This is because the
Bible states that line of David had been like a cut tree.
However, there are still hopes that there
will be a king in the future from his descendants. The social
economic issues affecting the people
at this particular time was that the people were poor. Other
themes present included People’s
Rights, and Justice.
In Jeremiah 22, Jeremiah’s message reaches the Royal House of
Judah, showing the
theme of leadership. In Daniel 7 talks about the seven beasts,
around the throne, hence depicting
leadership
The themes that are outlined by the Old and the New Testament
are themes of suffering
and rejection. Isaiah in his scripture describes the suffering and
rejection that Jesus will go
through from men, in the book of Mark Jesus says that the son
of man must suffer and be set to
nothing.
The themes that are outlined by the book of Jeremiah and
Matthew are themes of death

4. and destruction. Jeremiah talks about destruction of Babylon
and the death that will arise from
the destruction. Jesus in the book of Matthew tells his disciples
that there will be wars against
countries that will lead to death of many people.
The theme outlined is the theme of betrayal. John uses the
scripture of Daniel to describe
betrayal of Jesus Judas who was one of his disciples.
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6. Rel 102 Final, Fall 2015
1. Torah – In three paragraphs, define cosmology and then
identify the explicit (stated) and
implicit (implied) cosmology in one of the following scriptural
texts. You may use other
scriptural citations within the Torah to support your
cosmological argument, as well as
references from Ceresko text or class notes. However, you
should primarily use the stated
scriptural text.
a. Genesis 2:4-25
b. Genesis 9:1-17
c. Genesis 22:1-19
2. Historical – Read Ceresko text, Chapter 15, pp. 183-192 and
write a three paragraph essay
outlining one of the following texts. Define the socio-economic
situation, the major issues,
and the historical context. You will not be able to cover the
whole text in three paragraphs
so pick a few concepts that you think are important. Hint: Look
at Ceresko, page 381.
a. 1 Samuel 10
b. 1 Kings 21
c. 2 Kings 25
3. Prophetic – Using one of the following texts in five

7. paragraphs, describe the historical
context, socio-economic issues, and themes the prophet is using
from earlier Israelite
scripture. Do not outline the whole chapter for me, highlight a
few key texts and interpret
from there. Hint: the prophet may be citing from the Torah or
Historical or earlier prophets
but not the New Testament.
a. Read Ceresko text, pp. 212 (bottom) – 215 and Isaiah 11.
b. Read Ceresko text, pp. 228-231 (top) about Jeremiah and
Jeremiah 22.
c. Read Ceresko text, pp. 336 (bottom) – 338 (top) and Daniel
7.
4. New Testament – Write a five paragraph essay using one of
the sets of scriptural texts below.
How is the author of the gospel appropriating the prophetic
language to say who Jesus is? You
may use other Old Testament and New Testament parallels that
pre-date the gospel to support
your argument but make sure that you are using the gospel as
your primary source. Note:
Don’t outline the scriptures for me but find two or three images,
themes, ideas, etc. to
elaborate on.
a. Read Mark 9 and Isaiah 53. How is the Gospel of Mark using
themes from the Old
Testament and New Testament, including Isaiah 53?
b. Read Matthew 24 and Jeremiah 51:46-64. How is the Gospel

8. of Matthew using themes
from the Old Testament and New Testament, including Jeremiah
51?
c. Read John 12:20-36 and Daniel 7. How is the Gospel of John
using themes from the
Old Testament and New Testament, including Daniel 7?