Theology

1. The Genre of Gospel and the Use of Parables in the Gospels:a. According to IBI (chapter 10), “the

 concepts of thinking horizontally and

vertically … summarize the task of interpreting the Gospels’ unique blend ofhistory and theology” (514). In terms of the interpretation of the Gospels,contrast below horizontal and vertical thinking, according to IBI (see 514-18).Which approach takes priority over the other, and why? How do the authors ofIBI evaluate the use of redaction criticism in the interpretation of the Gospels? Compose 250-300 wordsWhat is the significance of the concept of the kingdom of God for theGospels, according to the authors of IBI. Compose one paragraph (250-300words):c. According to the authors of IBI, “an appreciation of the parables as narrativefiction. … [Parables] encourage readers to identify with one or more of [the]characters and experience the plot of the story from their various points ofview” (525); “readers should consider each parable from the perspective ofeach of the main characters” (526). State below two of the problems identifiedby the authors of IBI in the history of the interpretation of the parables (524-25) that preceded their recommendation of the interpretative guidelines above. Compose 250-300 word