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Biblical Study Break: The World of Jesus – Archaeology, Geography and Texts

  • Course Dates: Mon 20 May, 1:00 pm to Thu 23 May, 2:00 pm

This Biblical Study Break is an immersion into the world of Jesus through archaeology, geography and New Testament texts.

It will begin by exploring the Temple Mount in Jerusalem (the temples of Solomon and Herod) and the significance of the temple in ancient Judaism. It will then look at related texts and the importance of the temple for understanding Jesus in the New Testament.

Other locations such as Bethlehem, Bethsaida, Nazareth and Caesarea Philippi will then be explored with a view to considering what can be learnt from them about Jesus and his world. Relevant New Testament texts will be studied and major themes brought out. There will be an exploration of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and its importance in helping to understand Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection.

Particular items such as the Pontius Pilate stone from Caesarea Maritima and the Caiaphas ossuary in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem will help fill out the picture, showing how archaeology and geography can help you appreciate some of the New Testament texts more fully. Our aim is to have a greater sense of the importance of Jesus in his world and of his significance today.

Contact Alison Ogden for all booking enquiries
aogden@sarum.ac.uk  |  01722 424826  |  01722 424800 (main reception)

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Course Details

Start:
Mon 20 May, 1:00 pm
End:
Thu 23 May, 2:00 pm
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Tutor:
Stephen Need has a PhD from King’s College, London and teaches the New Testament and early Christianity. He lived in Jerusalem for ten years and is currently Priest in Charge of two parishes in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
Course Code:
2490
Course Price:
£240 non-residential; £400 residential