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Journal Submission (Week 1) – Alejandro Gallo ✎ Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #1: After reading these two verses (out of context and in isolation from all other scriptures), record in your journal at least two false statements or faulty conclusions that a person could make while using this passage as “proof” that their conclusion is accurate. 1. You are evil for not praying with real intent 2. Evil men cannot do good ✎ Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #2: Now that you see the difference between Paul’s usage of the word temple in 1 Corinthians 3:9 and 6:19, write 1-2 sentences in your own words describing why a person today might benefit from knowing about these two passages and what they both mean in their different contexts. (This is an eisegetical exercise built on an exegetical foundation.) 3:9 Benefit: From the passage I would say that we are not only the husbandry of God, but we collaborate with him. He is our mentor. We could benefit from this knowledge the same way we would benefit from a tutor or a mentor, we know there is someone out there that is always happy to help, knows how to help, and looks after our well-being. Meaning: I would assume it refers to the word building, I believe in the context it means that we are effort/result of God. It represents the temples as his construction Benefit: In my opinion the passage not only explains what our bodies are, but also sets an standard to our actions. The Holy Ghost is in us, one could benefit from this knowledge in the way that we could use it and access its blessings. Meaning: I believe that word temple has a literal meaning. When I think about temples I not only think about a place to receive ordinances but also a place to learn. ✎ Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #3: Respond to the following questions in 2–3 sentences. How does knowing this detail affect your exegesis with various Book of Mormon passages? What kinds of details are often missing in the record? What seems to be their focus or emphasis when deciding what to include? In some of the passages it is said that it “cannot contain”, I ask myself: why? I believe that the acknowledge of this detail is going to raise more questions when it comes to a controversial topic. Now, I will try to gain more context and will try to understand more why the meaning of a story or passage was chosen over its contrary idea. ✎ Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #4: Record your thoughts regarding the exegetical questions listed below. Pick two of the following questions and record your responses in your journal in 1– 2 sentences each. ▪ Why do you think Alma included the story of Korihor in his writings?

It helped Alma explain some principles. First, deception, false teaching have always existed, and will always exist. Korihor, was a representation of the consequences of embracing those false beliefs. Second, paying attention to the signals, despite the several testimonies and opportunities presented to Korihor, he did not choose to follow the truth. ▪What similarities can you identify between Korihor’s teachings and the way the Zoramites lived? Both rejected the established beliefs and practices of the Nephites. Both emphasized on selfishness, focus on obtaining riches. Furthermore, both contributed to social division, the Zoramites practiced social inequalities within their society. ✎ Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #5: Sometimes we find scriptural authors doing eisegesis themselves. Look up the following passages and briefly explain a couple of sentences how each is an example of eisegesis: 1 Nephi 19:23 He read the books several time and discovered that the knowledge might be for their profit and learning. He understood the Eisegesis and recognized its application to their lives. This is an example the impact eisegesis might have in pure lives. Jacob 4:15–18 In this passage, Jacob explicitly expressed his Eisegesis: this stone shall become the great, and the last, and the only sure foundation, upon which the Jews can build. This is an example of eisegesis . Mormon 8:34–35 The Lord showed him a visual representation of his message. He then inferred it was a source of testimony, he accepted the intention of the Author and passed the message. This is an example of Eisegesis since Moroni embraced the message which had a practical intention: testify. ✎ Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #6: What interpretive phrase do these verses have in common? 1 Nephi 16:29 1 Nephi 17:3 Pick any two of these six scriptures and briefly answer the following questions for each one: 1 Nephi 16:29 ▪ What principles or doctrines are being illustrated or taught? Faith, diligence, blessings, and covenants with the Lord ▪ What does this text teach us about the main purposes of the Book of Mormon as stated on the

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