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Andrea Spatafora M.S.F.

Associate Professor

aspatafora@ustpaul.ca

613-236-1393, ext. : 2277

GIG 370

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Fr. Andrea Spatafora MSF is a professor in Biblical Studies. He holds a License in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute and a doctorate from the Pontifical Gregorian University. His research interests are the Apocalypse of John and canonical approach/criticism. He is a member of the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Holy Family.

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THO 3164 - Who is Jesus Christ?
- Understanding Jesus of Nazareth, his message and works. Theological interpretations of his death, resurrection, exaltation, and the eschatological event of salvation. Jesus as Messiah and Saviour, son of Mary and Son of God.
THO 4100 - How to Search for Wisdom?
- Wisdom Texts and Intertestamental Literature.
THO 6317 - Formation of Biblical Text
- Transmission of the text. Inspiration. Canonicity. The authority of the text and the believing community.
THO 2191 - Introduction to Biblical Greek — Part I
- An introduction to the study of biblical Greek based on the reading and interpretation of selected New Testament texts.
THO 2194 - Introduction to Biblical Greek - Part II
- Continuing study of the fundamentals of Biblical Greek for reading comprehension and the interpretation of texts.
  
  Prerequisite: THO 2191
THO 3564 - Qui est Jésus-Christ ?
- Comprendre Jésus de Nazareth, son message et ses œuvres. L’interprétation théologique de sa mort, de sa résurrection, de son exaltation et l’événement eschatologique du salut. Jésus, Messie et Sauveur du monde, fils de Marie et Fils de Dieu.
THO 4500 - Comment chercher la sagesse ?
- Introduction générale à la littérature sapientielle : ses origines et son évolution. Exégèse d’un choix de textes.
THO 4503 - Qu'est-ce que la vérité ?
- Étude des écrits johanniques, leur structure, théologie et contexte culturel. Exégèse de passages de l’Évangile et des lettres de Jean, ainsi que de l’Apocalypse. Emphase mise sur les sens johanniques de "la vie " et de la "vérité".
THO 6717 - FORMATION DU TEXTE BIBLIQUE
- Transmission du texte. Inspiration. Canon. Autorité du texte et communautés croyantes.

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