Coming Back to Earth
Discussion Questions

Chapter 4 — handout

1. Quickly list four or five books from each of the four Old Testament traditions.
2. According to Geering, which of these four genres best comportw with Jesus’ teaching? Why?
3. Wherein was Jesus’ teaching traditional? Wherein radical?
4. To what degree does traditional Christian doctrine reflect the teachings of Jesus?
5. Distinguish between the Church and the Kingdom of Heaven.
6. From what source(s) does each draw its authority?