Adult Faith Formation Series - The World of the Bible

What

Adult Faith Formation Series - The World of the Bible

When

9/20/2011, 7:00 PM

Where

SSFP Parish Center

ADULT FAITH FORMATION SERIES:

THE WORLD OF THE BIBLE

 

Tuesday Nights Beginning September 13

7:00 – 8:30 pm – SSFP Parish Center

 

Our new series – The World of the Bible – covers the world of the Bible – its geography, history and archaeology; the religious concepts of the Hebrew people, the religious life and political climate of Jesus’ day; the human identity of Jesus and more.

 

Each evening includes a DVD presentation by Elizabeth McNamer and Virginia Smith and includes maps, charts, graphical text and footage from the Holy Land.

 

PART I – Old Testament

 

Session 1 - September 13:     On the Road Again: Geography in the Hebrew Scriptures

 

Session 2 - September 20:     The Vocabulary of Faith: Religious Concepts in the Hebrew Scriptures

 

Session 3 - September 27:     Tracing Our Family Tree: the History of the Hebrew People

 

Session 4 - October 4:            Piecing It All Together: What Archaeology Can Tell Us about Biblical Times

 

 

 

PART II – New Testament

 

Four Part Series to follow …