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GENERAL LITERATURE AND SCIENCE 605 Examine the evidence for and against the authenticity of Mark xvi 9-20 John vii 53-viii 11 What variations are traceable to definite dogmatic purpose III department of Seneral literature antf Science -fiefo CcStanunt an wrb Cfymd fetorg Describe the general characteristics of the Epistles of the First Captivity in comparison with those of the earlier groups Note the various grounds external and internal which support the opinion that the Epistle to the Ephesians was an Encyclical letter Compare it with the Epistle to the Colossians noting carefully the points common to both and those peculiar to each From the Epistles of the First Captivity draw out St Paul's teaching on the nature of marriage δ the question of slavery the incipient Gnosticism in the Church What may be probably gathered by tradition and other- wise as to St Paul's history from the close of the Acts of the Apostles till his death What light is thrown by the Pastoral Epistles on the organization the discipline and the peculiar dangers of the Apostolic Church Give brief account of the question as to the author- ship and canonicity of the Epistle to the Hebrews and the Church or Churches to which it was addressed In what respects is this Epistle of unique value in