ESSAY TOPIC “Persecuted Christians” essay must be at least 3,500 words and include at least 11 references to include the course texts, and at least 10 secondary sources.

ESSAY TOPIC “Persecuted Christians” essay must be at least 3,500 words and include at least 11 references to include the course texts, and at least 10 secondary sources. 

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When a certain biblical text forms a major piece of the discussion, at least 2 moderncommentaries (eg. AB; Hermeneia; ICC; WBC; SP; NIGTC) should be consulted and citedappropriately. Each section of your Essay must be submitted as a Word document.As you compose your essay be sure to include the following information:• A clear statement of the research question, the thesis, and the plan in the introduction(and the conclusion).• To conclude your essays at least 1 page of your discussion should include an answerto this question: What difference does this subject make to the life and worship ofthe contemporary Church?• Times New Roman font, 2.0-line spacing, indented paragraphs, page numbers &headings when and where appropriate.• The essay must conform to standard Chicago/Turabian/SBL guidelines.• The essay must show direct engagement both with the primary texts and with at least10 secondary sources. Whenever a certain biblical text forms a major piece of thediscussion, at least two modern commentaries (eg. AB; Hermeneia; ICC; WBC; SP;NIGTC) should be consulted and cited appropriately.