What kind of criticism looks for clues to the context in which the text most likely functioned at the time of its writing?

What will be an ideal response?


Form criticism

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An argument form is

A. a word or phrase that stands for a class. B. a pattern of reasoning. C. a statement that is used as a premise. D. a worksheet for identifying the premises and conclusion of an argument.

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The Shinto scriptures are written in ______ style

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Except for ______________________, there is no major religious distinction between men

and women in Zoroastrianism.

a. marriages arranged by men’s families b. an all-male priesthood c. the ban on men entering the Fire Temples d. the ban on women entering the Fire Temples

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Which of the following is true concerning Baha'i worship?

a. It is very similar to many other religions. b. Services are held usually in temples with domed roofs and nine sides. c. There is often no special clergy to conduct the worship. d. Worship tends to be elaborate.

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