Historic Background and Context of the New Testament
Kevin Ford
Fri Jan 12, 19, 26, 06-07:30pm, W20 West Lounge
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: None
A brief look at the world of first century Palestine and the events and people who shaped it, particularly the period from Alexander the Great to Herod the Great. The purpose is to become familiar with the historical and cultural setting which was common knowledge to the New Testament writers and thus enhance our understanding of the narratives of the life of Jesus.
Web: http://tba
Contact: Kevin Ford, W11-071, x2-1782, ivcf@mit.edu
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Marriage Preparation
Ralph Burgess
Tue Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 07-09:00pm, 1-134
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
A presentation and discussion of marriage from the vantage point of Biblical teaching. Topics include marriage - its basis and definition; planning for marriage, roles, goals, responsibilities, sex, avoiding problems, eliminating chauvinism and debunking misquoted/misapplied scriptures. Arm yourself to avoid the 50 percent divorce statistic. Valuable also for those not yet seriously considering marriage. Request testimonials.
Contact: Ralph Burgess, NW17-161, x3-8121, ralph@ligo.mit.edu
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