BIBLE 101
An Introduction to the Bible
Thursday evenings at St. Philip's
Beginning September 19, 2024
This course is an overview of the whole Bible. Participants will learn what is in the Bible, how the Bible is put together, and how Episcopalians generally interpret the Bible. The class will meet once a month and will be led by Father Eric. You do not need any prior knowledge or experience of the Bible, but even those who are pretty advanced will find new insights and information. Sessions will also be available on our YouTube page. Sign up online today:
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VIDEOS
We will be posting videos of each session on or before the date of the in-person class. You can access videos of these classes any time.
Session 4: The Hebrew Bible, Part 2
(In-person class on December 19 at 7:00 pm)
Session 3: The Hebrew Bible, Part 1
Session 3 Slides
Session 2: History In and Behind the Bible
Session 1: How the Bible Was Written
UPCOMING DATES
(Check the E-pistle for any changes to dates or times.)
2024
September 19 – How the Bible was written
October 17 – History in and behind the Bible
November 21 – Hebrew Bible, part 1
December 19 – Hebrew Bible, part 2
2025
January 16 -- The Apocrypha
February 20 – The Synoptic Gospels
March 15 (Sat) – Johannine Literature
April 24 – Letters of St. Paul
May 15 – Other Letters
June 19 – Reading the Bible through many lenses
Some questions we will address—feel free to bring your own questions!
- Who wrote the Bible?
- Why are there so many translations of the Bible and how are they different?
- Is everything in the Bible literally true?
- Is everything in the Bible in chronological order?
- How can I keep all those names straight?
- Is the God of the New Testament the same God as in the Old Testament?
- Why are there four different Gospels?
- How do I understand Revelation and the other weird stuff in the Bible?
