BIBL 104
Name: Jazmyne Griffith
BIBLE STUDY PROJECT: OBSERVATION TEMPLATE
Passage: Acts 9:36-43 A. I have read Acts 9:36-43 in both a formal translation ( KJV, NKJV , NASB, ESV , or CSB) and a functional translation ( NIV, NLT, or NCV). Highlight the correct answer. Please use the translation provided in your digital library or found at Biblegateway.com
oYes
oNo
B.Having read the passage in both formal and functional translation, list at least 2 similarities and 3 differences between the way both translations cover this story. You may list as many similarities and differences that you find as long as you meet the minimum amount. 1.Similarity – Both translations specifically list Joppa as the city where Tabitha lives. 2.Similarity – Both translations say that Peter kneeled beside her and prayed. 3.Difference – The NIV says her name is Tabitha, but it is Dorcas in Greek. The KJV doesn’t specifically list the language from which it (Tabitha) is translated. 4.Difference – In the NIV , it quotes the two men as saying, “Please come at once!” The KJV speaks a general statement saying that they ‘[desired] him that he would not delay to come to them.’
5.Difference - When Tabitha was risen, the KJV says Peter called the saints and widows. The ESV says he called believers and especially widows. C. Identify the basic elements of the story you are studying
1.Main characters: (List them)
Peter and Tabitha/Dorcas
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2.Plot: (50-100 words)
Tabitha (or Dorcas) helped the poor by her charitable deeds. One day, she sickened and passed away. Since Peter was nearby, two men were sent to fetch him. When he came, he was shown all the items Tabitha had made by the weeping widows. Peter prayed at her bedside and said ‘Tabitha, arise’ to her. She was presented to the believers. Many believed because of it. Peter stays in Joppa with Simon the tanner. 3. Story structure: (50-100 words)
Note: Plot and Story Structure are not the same thing (see the tutorial and student example)
Introduction: T abitha helps the poor and widows by making garments for
them. Inciting Incident: Tabitha gets sick. Rising Action: T abitha dies. Climax: T wo disciples find Peter since he is not far away. Peter prays over her and raises her from the dead. Falling Action: T abitha is presented to the saints and widows. Resolution: Many believed from hearing this. Page 2 of 5This study source was downloaded by 100000812546443 from CourseHero.com on 09-07-2022 13:36:59 GMT -05:00
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Name: Jazmyne Griffith
BIBLE STUDY PROJECT: OBSERVATION TEMPLATE
Passage: Acts 9:36-43 A. I have read Acts 9:36-43 in both a formal translation ( KJV, NKJV , NASB, ESV , or CSB) and a functional translation ( NIV, NLT, or NCV). Highlight the correct answer. Please use the translation provided in your digital library or found at Biblegateway.com
oYes
oNo
B.Having read the passage in both formal and functional translation, list at least 2 similarities and 3 differences between the way both translations cover this story. You may list as many similarities and differences that you find as long as you meet the minimum amount. 1.Similarity – Both translations specifically list Joppa as the city where Tabitha lives. 2.Similarity – Both translations say that Peter kneeled beside her and prayed. 3.Difference – The NIV says her name is Tabitha, but it is Dorcas in Greek. The KJV doesn’t specifically list the language from which it (Tabitha) is translated. 4.Difference – In the NIV , it quotes the two men as saying, “Please come at once!” The KJV speaks a general statement saying that they ‘[desired] him that he would not delay to come to them.’
5.Difference - When Tabitha was risen, the KJV says Peter called the saints and widows. The ESV says he called believers and especially widows. C. Identify the basic elements of the story you are studying
1.Main characters: (List them)
Peter and Tabitha/Dorcas
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2.Plot: (50-100 words)
Tabitha (or Dorcas) helped the poor by her charitable deeds. One day, she sickened and passed away. Since Peter was nearby, two men were sent to fetch him. When he came, he was shown all the items Tabitha had made by the weeping widows. Peter prayed at her bedside and said ‘Tabitha, arise’ to her. She was presented to the believers. Many believed because of it. Peter stays in Joppa with Simon the tanner. 3. Story structure: (50-100 words)
Note: Plot and Story Structure are not the same thing (see the tutorial and student example)
Introduction: T abitha helps the poor and widows by making garments for
them. Inciting Incident: Tabitha gets sick. Rising Action: T abitha dies. Climax: T wo disciples find Peter since he is not far away. Peter prays over her and raises her from the dead. Falling Action: T abitha is presented to the saints and widows. Resolution: Many believed from hearing this. Page 2 of 5This study source was downloaded by 100000812546443 from CourseHero.com on 09-07-2022 13:36:59 GMT -05:00
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