Prof argued that one of the primary elements Matthew uses is "inclusions" (which I would call "bracketing" -- something that shows up at the beginning and the end, either of the Gospel or of a particular segment).My favorite:
[beginning] "...and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means God is with us." (2:23, NRSV)[final verse in the book] "...I ( Read more... )

So, classes started in earnest last week. Tuesday I came close to feeling like I was treading water. All 3 of my professors had stuff for me to do. Yes, summer is over. Each day of the week was progressively calmer, though.

Friday night I went to Wicked at the Opera House with Allie because a friend of mine had a conflict come up and couldn't ( Read more... )

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NEW THIS FALL: ENGL E-212 The Vampire in Literature and Film with Sue Weaver Schopf, PhD, Lecturer in Extension, Harvard University. Watch a video spotlight on this course. ENGL E-212 The Vampire in Literature and Film (13553)

Fall term
Sue Weaver Schopf, PhD, Lecturer in Extension, Harvard University.
Class times: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 1, 5: ( Read more... )