Event Timeslots (10)
Monday
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"The Genre and Plot of Acts" - An overview of the literary genre and plot of Acts, considering why Acts is one of the most important New Testament books for contemporary apologetics.
Tuesday
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"Diversity (and Unity) in the Early Church" - The early church included believers from many different backgrounds (e.g., Hebrews, Hellenists, Gentiles, and Proselytes). How did this affect the development of early Christian beliefs and practices?
Wednesday
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"Keeping the Two Big Beasts Together" - Some readers of the New Testament believe that the early church was polarized between conservative Peter and liberal Paul. We will address this approach from Luke's perspective in light of his use of comparison and contrast.
Thursday
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"The Gospel for the Hebrews" - What was the theological approach of Peter and Paul to the Jerusalem-based, Aramaic-speaking Hebrews? What does this tell us about the development of early Christianity and the nature of the New Testament.
Friday
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"The Gospel for the Hellenists" - How did Paul adapt his message for Greek speakers outside of Jerusalem? What guidance does this provide regarding how we might contextualize the gospel?
Monday
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"The Genre and Plot of Acts" - An overview of the literary genre and plot of Acts, considering why Acts is one of the most important New Testament books for contemporary apologetics.
Tuesday
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"Diversity (and Unity) in the Early Church" - The early church included believers from many different backgrounds (e.g., Hebrews, Hellenists, Gentiles, and Proselytes). How did this affect the development of early Christian beliefs and practices?
Wednesday
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"Keeping the Two Big Beasts Together" - Some readers of the New Testament believe that the early church was polarized between conservative Peter and liberal Paul. We will address this approach from Luke's perspective in light of his use of comparison and contrast.
Thursday
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"The Gospel for the Hebrews" - What was the theological approach of Peter and Paul to the Jerusalem-based, Aramaic-speaking Hebrews? What does this tell us about the development of early Christianity and the nature of the New Testament.
Friday
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"The Gospel for the Hellenists" - How did Paul adapt his message for Greek speakers outside of Jerusalem? What guidance does this provide regarding how we might contextualize the gospel?