Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul's footsteps throughout the Roman Empire. This 12-session DVD and web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul's message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle's radical relevance for today. Filmed in High-Definition across Turkey, Greece, and Italy. All participants will receive a guide written by John Dominic Crossan, which includes discussion questions. The class, led by Pastor Ernie Hess, runs from January 10 - March 28, 2010, and meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Dennison room. Participants may join the class at any time.Schedule and topics:
January 10 - 1. Empire
January 17 - 2. Jesus
January 24 - 3. Paul's Mission
January 31 - 4. Paul's Character
February 7 - 5. Paul's Vocation
February 14 - 6. Cities
February 21 - 7. Paul's Letters
February 28 - 8. Paul's Ethics
March 7 - 9. Paul's Theology
March 14 - 10. Paul's Eschatology
March 21 - 11. Icons
March 28 - 12. Eclipse