Jesus Christ: God's Revelation to the World (Second Edition)
Chapter 3: Christ 101: The Power of Oral Tradition in Ancient Cultures
h2>Christ 101: The Power of Oral Tradition in Ancient Cultures
Film Focus: This video discusses the importance of oral tradition in ancient cultures in the context of the Jewish faith at the time of Christ.
Text Focus: Page 72
Discussion Questions:
- Explain the difference between a modern understanding of receiving and recording correct information and that of cultures who emphasize oral tradition?
- What methods would ancient peoples use to remember their tradition?
- How is oral tradition an accurate way to record a collective history?
- How would you compare oral tradition to modern methods of historical study with regard to accuracy?
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