HOBBIT

Session IV pg. 298 1. What event causes Bilbo to b/c a different person? 2. What does Bilbo name his sword?

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How do the dwarves get free from the spiders?

4. Who is discovered to be missing? What difficulty is he experiencing?

EUSEBIUS
SESSION II PG. 14 1. How does E describe the nature of Christ? 2. 3. 4. E offers some proofs that Christ existed prior to His earthly advent. List these proofs. Briefly explain Es argument reconciling the two different genealogies of Christ. Should holy men of old be called Christians according to E? Why or why not?

5. According to E, what does it mean to be a Christian? What strikes you about his summary? SESSION III PG. 14 1. To whom did Christ give the name apostles?

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Does E use the word apostle in a broader sense than just the 12?

3. What role did the apostles serve in determining correct doctrine? 4. Does E distinguish b/w the time when the apostles were alive and the time after?

SESSION IV PG. 15 1. Summarize Es opinions on the accepted, disputed, rejected and heretical books of the NT canon. 2. Make a list from this section of the connection b/w the various books of the NT and the apostles.

3. What did Josephus say about the respect which was shown by the Jews toward the OT scriptures? Does he think that the OT apocryphal books have equal weight w/ the other OT books? On this last ?, you may also consult the OT canon listed in 4.26. 4. To be a part of the canon, a book had to have been written by an apostle or one closely associated w/ an apostle. What other clues does E cite to determine which were canonical? SESSION VII PG. 16 1. What did Cerdo and his student Marcion teach about God? 2. How did the Encratites apply this teaching to the material world? 3. How did Clement of Alex. refute those who rejected marriage? 4.How did Attalus convince Alcibiades that he should give up his practice of consuming only bread and water? SESSION VIII PG. 17 1. What were three accusations commonly brought aga Christians? 2. What were some of the things Christians were ordered to do by their persecutors? 3. Did E take martyrdom as an automatic sign of piety?

4. What did the heretic Basilides teach about denying the faith in times of persecution? Read ahead and compare this w/ the Helkasites in 6.38. 5. 6. Is it appropriate to defend oneself when accused? How did the church deal w/ those who lapsed during times of persecution?

SESSION XI PG. 18

1. Who is the instigator of all heresies? 2. Make a list of as many heretic/heresies as you can find mentioned in books 1 5

3. What makes a teaching heretical? 4. 5. 6. How did churches deal w/ false teachers that arose in their midst? How seriously did the early church leaders take their obligation to protect the church from false teaching? How did the various heretics tend to handle Scripture?

7. What does E claim about the ultimate destiny of heresy? SESSION XIII PG. 20 1. Which heretics maintained that Jesus was just a man? 2. 3. How did the churches of Antioch counteract the teaching of Paul? Briefly describe the behavior of Paul of Samosata.

4. What action of Paul was a direct consequence of his belief that Christ was a mere man? 5. Briefly describe the Character of the worship services led by Paul. How does E say one ought to worship in Gods house?

SESSION XVI PG. 22 1. According to tradition, who was the first ruler to convert to the Christian failth? 2. How does Lucius defend his Christian brother who had been sentenced to die? What does this reveal about Lucuiss attitude toward the duties of the State

3. What was Dionysius ordered to do by his persecutor, Aemilianus? What does this reveal about the religious basis of the Roman state? 4. When Paul of Samosata refused to depart from his church after he was convicted by heresy, how di Christians respond? SESSION XVII PG. 23 1. What happened to the town in Phrygia that confessed Christ? 2. What religious beliefs and practices formed the basis of Maxentiuss and Maximin Daiss policies and decisions?

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Maximin accuses of outright stupidity those who refuse to recognize what simple truth?

4. Why did the Armenians go to war against the Romans? 5. What happened to the Roman state as a result of the persecution of Christians?

THE DRAGON AND THE RAVEN

SESSION II PG. 338 1. Why are the Vikings invading Britain? 2. To whom does Edmunds father, Eldred, turn for help? 3. Do the Saxons decide to fight? Why?

4. Are the Saxons easy to defeat? Why is or isnt this the case? 5. Why doesnt the Abbot the Croyland flee? SESSION III PG. 339 1. Why do the Danes win most of the battles in the first part of the book? 2. What is different about Edmunds band of men that he puts t/g? 3. 4. 5. How does Edmunds band succeed? Do the Danes show that they are disciplined? What is their main strength? How does the training the men received help them when they start fighting from the Dragon?

SESSION VI PG. 340 1. What is Edmunds reaction to hearing Freda has been kidnapped? 2. When he finds Sweyns camp, what does Edmund do? 3. 4. 5. Does Edmund allow himself to be frustrated by missing the ship in the fog? How long does Edmund pursue Sweyn? What does this tell us about the Saxon? How does Edmund show himself to be like Jesus Christ in his rescue of Freda?

CONFESSIONS
SESSION II PG. 38 1. Is it wrong for a child to cry when it wants food? 2. What evidence does Augustin give that children can be jealous? 3. Why does Augustine say that babies are sometimes thought of as more innocent? 4. To what sort of sins do the sins of infancy give birth? 5. What was the first cause of prayer in As life? SESSION IV PG. 40 1. Why does A recount the sins of his youth? 2. What did A long for, and what two things were mixed in his murky mind? 3. How did A sin w/ the pears? Why did he do it?

4. What effect did As friends have on him? 5. 6. Do lust and the emotion of the theater lead A to satisfaction or frustration? How does he describe his life? How do A and his friends b/cm even worse sinners?

SESSION VI PG. 41 1. What were the teachings of the Manicheans concerning fruit? 2. How does A compare the Manicheans to scienctists?

3. What did the Manicheans claim concerning their leader Manes? 4. How does Faustus, the Manichean leader, answer As questions?

5. What objections di A have that kept him from trusting in Christ? 6. Whose teaching helps A leave the Manicheans once and for all?

SESSION VII PG. 421. 1. What addiction does A recount that Monica struggled w/? 2. How does A seek to fill the void of his soul in VI.6?

3. To what does A compare ambition? Does ambition compare favorably or unfavorably to this vice? 4. In what sin was As friend Alypius trapped? How did this happen?

5. To what sin was A in bondage? 6. What proved this bondage? SESSION X PG. 45 1. What sin was A clinging to that kept him from faith in Christ? 2. Did A find this sin fulfilling? If not, why did he continue in it? 3. 4. How was Gods Word instrumental in A coming the faith in Christ? How was Gods providential control of the world and its circumstances (particularly the game that the children picked that day and the placement of the Scriptures) useful in As conversion?

5. As we see A repenting and believing, where do we see regeneration or effectual calling? SESSION XII PG. 46 1. What sort of career move does As conversion cause him to make? Was this necessary or wise? 2. What memories from his past trouble A? How does he fight them? 3. 4. How does A seek to bring his appetites into subjection? How are sights and sound temptations to him?

5. According to A, is mental curiosity a good thing or a bad thing? 6. Whose benediction does Satan want us to seek? How does A seek to battle this? Session XIII PG> 47 1. How does A connect the work of the Father and the Son in creation?

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How are some overly curious people made into laughting stocks by the answer to the question: What was God doing b/f He created the world?

3. What imp truth does A affirm that separates Christians from Pantheists such as Hindus? 4. What is the Heavens of heavens? 5. What is As attitude toward other Christains whose interpretation of Scripture differs from his? How does this differ from his attitude toward those that teach that Moses was wrong?

ON THE INCARNATION
SESSION III PG. 64 1. Who is responsible for the creation, order and sustenance of the world? 2. What were the various Greek views of creation about in the time of Athanasius?

3. What was the status of man at the time of creation? 4. What does the creation have to do w/ the Incarnation of the Son of God, which is the topic of our book? 5. What does Athanasius say about mans knowledge after the fall into sin? 6. What did the dominion of death caused by sin unleash in the world? 7. Why did the unbelieving Greeks deride the Incarnation? SESSION V. PG 66 1. According the Athanasius, why was the state of mans knowledge of God in such deplorable condition after the fall? 2. What is the connection b/w mans problems related to the knowledge of God and the Incarnation of Jesus Christ?

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How did the Son of God reveal Himself as both a man and the ruler of all creation?

4. Why was the Son of God not defiled by taking on a human body and nature in the Incarnation? SESSION VI PG. 66 1. How does Athanasuis understand Christs atonement for us in His death and resurrection? 2. What was so astounding and marvelous about Christs death and resurrection? What happened to death b/c of it? 3. For those who place their trust in Christ, what is the consequence from His death and resurrection?

4. Why does Athanasius say there is no room for doubt concerning the effects of the resurrection of Christ?

MERRY ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD

SESSION II PG. 363 1. In Robins encounter w/ the foresters, is he being prideful? 2. How do we see pride in Robins first encounter w/ Little John? How is this pride dealt w/?

3. What kind of man is the Tinker? 4. What motivates the Sheriff to hold the archery contest? What is he counting on for his trap to work? 5. Why does Robin want ot lie low while the Sherriffs men are searching for them? What does the rest of the band think about this?

6. What does it finally take to motivate Robin to come out of hiding? What does this show about Robin? SESSION V. PG. 366 1. So far RH and his men have been feasting, pulling tricks and playing games. How does Allan a Dale pose a problem for them? 2. What gets RH and his men back into the spirit of feasting after Allan tells his story? Whom do they need for the plan to work? 3. Whats strange about the Friar that RH comes across? 4. As the band sets out to Ellen o the Dale and Sir Stephens wedding, they enjoy the sights of the countryside. What is RHs remark at this point? What does he mean by quoting Little Johns song? 5. When the Bishop asks RH to play the harp, what is RHs response and what does he mean by it? How does this fit in the celebration? 6. What is the effect on Friar Tuck of the happenings at the wedding? What do we learn about the feasting in Sherwood after the wedding? SESSION VII PG. 367 1. Little Johns helping the three maids is funny, but is there anything else going on there that sets the stage for events that come later? 2. How are the monks who confront Little John hypocrites? What is Little Johns first reaction to them? How does he change this?

3. Why does LJ have the Brothers pray? How does LJ get their money from them? 4. What does the beggar do after RH promises he will not take anything but the beggars clothes? What do we learn about RHs standards for stealing from his response to this? 5. How does RHs trickery w/ the beggars go? What can we draw from this?

6. What do we know about the Corn Engrosser before RH begins to travel w/ him? How does RHs deceit work this time? SESSION IX PG. 368 1. What kind of a man is Guy of Gisbourne? What kind of an authority would ally itself w/ someone like Guy? 2. What is the obvious hypocrisy that the Sheriff displays in convicting all three of the boys for killing one deer when he has hired Guy of Gisbourne?

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How does King Richard compare to some of the other authority figures weve seen so far? What makes him different?

CREEDS
SESSION II PG. 82 1. How was Jesus born? 2. Is the description of Christs life in the Apostles Creed chronological or not? What does this imply about when the writers of the AC thought that Christs descent into hell occurred? How did Christ get to hell? (direction)

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4. What happened after three days? 5. What does Christs future look like? SESSION III PG. 83 1. Was Christ the Son of God b/f the incarnation? Did He exist b/f the world came into being? 2. What phrases does the Nicene Creed use to show us that Christ is fully God?

3. Why is it important that Christ is of one substance w/ the Father instead of of similar substance w/ the Father? 4. What phrase from the Apostles Creed is missing in the Nicene Creed? What does this tell us? 5. Where is Christ now? OPTIONAL SECTION PG 87 1. What does Filioque mean? How did it get into the creed? 2. How does this clasue change the view of authority w/in the Trinity?

3. To what subtle theological diff does the insertion of the Filioque clause point? 4. What is the result in history of these differing views of authority?

ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY
SESSION II PG. 99 1. What has King Ceolwulf done recently that is so pleasing to Bede? Why is this pleasing to him? 2. In Bedes view, does it matter if history is recorded accurately? Couldnt moral anecdotes be told w/o reference to actual history? How doe Bede relate a feature of Britain to a feature of the Bible?

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4. What dating systems does Bede use?

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How does Bede view the shrines of the martyrs set up after Diocletions persecution of the church? In Bedes time the Britons were a nation distinct fr the Picts, Irish and English. How does Bede view the Britons as a nation?

SESSION IV PG. 100 1. In what ways do Bede and the characters in the History honor departed saints? 2. What is Gregorys main concern in the letter in 1.30? 3. What does he say should be done? 4. Why convert, and not destroy them? SESSION V PG. 101 1. The medieval church made extensive use of symbolic objects. What object does Bede mention that attaches eccles authority to a person? How does Gregory explain its rationale? 2. What title does Gregory use to ID himself to the missionaries, and what phrase does he address them w/ in his letter in 1.23? 3. w/ this in mind, what is Gregorys purpose in investing Augustine w/ eccles authority?

4. Another kind of authority given to A, according to our text, is the power to perform miracles. What warnings does Gregory give regarding this authority? 5. After King Ethelberts conversion, what does G tell him about his authority over his kingdom? 6. 7. How does Ethelberts auth relate to As? How do the British bishops test As meekness and fitness to rule? Does he pass the test, and what is the result?

8. What happens to the English church after As death? SESSION VI PG. 102 1. How does prayer figure in Bedes acct of As mission to Kent? 2. What does A pray for near the beg of 2.2? Explain the circumstances and the outcome. 3. What are the monks praying for in 2.2? What happens to them? Why? 4. Who is Ethelberga? Why does Pope Boniface write to her? What does he tell her to do?

SESSION VII PG. 102 1. What miracles occur at the death of St. Alban, and w/ what results? 2. What is Germanuss miracle in 1/18, and what is the result? 3. What is As miracle in 2.2, and what is the result? 4. Oswalds miracles occur after his death. What are some them, and what is their purpose?

SESSION XII PG. 106 1. Who are Ronan and Finan? What is their conflict and what comes of it? 2. What was King Oswys opinion regarding Easter b/f the Synod of Whitby? Why does he change his mind? 3. 4. 5. How does Bede portray Oswy in 4.5? How does Bishop Colman respond to the decision of the Synod of Whitby? What does he go on to do? Explain the circumstances in which Iona adopts the catholic dating of Easter. What persuades Adamnan to change?

NINE TAILORS
SESSION II PG. 323 1. What is the feat that the Rector is attempting to accomplish on New Years Day? 2. What is rung first b/f the big ring b/gs? 3. Who is the lady who dies while Wimsey is waiting for his car to be repaired? 4. Summarize the mystery of the Wilbraham jewels as told by Joe Hinkins.

SESSION III PG. 324 1. How does math relate to change-ringing? 2. 3. How many bells are rung when someone dies? How many bells are rung for the corpse found in Mrs. Thorpes grave?

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How does math relate to investigation in general and to Lord Peter Wimseys investigation in particular?

SESSION IV PG. 324 1. How do Deacons and Crantons stories differ? 2. How is the Superintendent sure that Deacon was lying?

3. What does it mean when Blundell says, I dont like witnesses to be so _________ particular about the exact truth? 4. How does Bunter lie?

SESSION V. PG 325 1. What are some of the logical deductions made after Suzanne Legros has been questioned? 2. When Potty Peake is interviewed, he says he saw Number Nine. Who is that? 3. Why does Wimsey conclude that the scrap of paper Hilary found was not written by Potty? 4. Why doesnt Wimsey think Jim Thoday buried the corpse? 5. Why does Wimsey suspect that Hilarys poem was written by someone involved in the Wilbraham jewels mystery?

RULE OF ST. BENEDICT

SESSION II PG. 118 1. What type of monk does B think is the best? Why? 2. Which is the worst? 3. How does living in a community prepare a monk for further, more intense service?

4. What is an abbot to be like? 5. What is the main goal of disciple? 6. What are the steps that a monk is to take to reach this goal? SESSION III PG 118 1. What affect the order of worship? 2. 3. 4. How often are the monks at worship? How familiar are the monks supposed to be w/ the Scriptures? How does B describe a monk who did not read all of the Psalms each week?

5. What is the monks attitude to be in prayer? 6. What is life in the monastery like? SESSION V PG. 119 1. What does B call the enemy of the soul? 2. Do monks do the harvesting themselves?

3. Who does B say are really monks? 4. 5. How had are the monks supposed to work? How does the daily schedule change b/w Oct and Lent and then after Easter thru Oct?

BEOWULF

SESSION III PG 131 1. How does the poet of B describe evil? 2. What is the cultural evil inherent in Hrothgars story about hos he healed the feud started by Bs father? SESSION VI PG. 133 1. What motivated the Danes to break the truce w/ the Frisians, kill Finn, loot his strong-hold and take Hildeburh, his wife, back to Daneland? 2. After the Finnsburg episode, what does the B poet tell us of the future fate of the Geat king Hygelac? 3. What do these stories foreshadow in the poem? 4. What does he foresee happening? 5. What does the messenger who tells the Geats of Bs death predict? 6. What do the above episodes tell us about the pagan Germanic culture of death b/f the conversion to Christianity? 7. Was Bs desire to take on Grendel motivated by revenge or vengeance? SESSION VIII PG. 136 1. What makes B a hero? 2. What are the req qualities for a hero in the Germanic warrior culture represented in B? 3. 4. Grendel is strong and subdues the Danes. Is he a hero? Regarding literary and popular stories in general, what are the basic traits of heroes?

SESSION XI PG 137 1. What is the purpose of the four monster scenes in B? 2. What do the sea monsters, Grendel and Gs mother represent in the story? 3. What does the dragon in the story represent? 4. The final monster in B, the dragon, is a hoarder of treasure. What is the significance of gold and treasure in the story?

MIDSUMMER
SESSION IV PG 381 1. What is the subject of the very first lines of the play? Why does it b/g w/ this topic? 2. Why does Egeus not approve of Lysander? 3. Why is this ironic in light of Lysanders argument aga Demetruis in 1.1? 4. Do these passages give an optimistic or pessimistic view of peoples ability to keep their promises?

SESSION V PG 182 1.