Chris Swanson
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Is the Bible a book of myths and fairy tales, or is it a book of history and truth? Come for a compelling and intellectually stimulating defense of the reliability of the Bible, presented by Dr. Stephen Meyer. This is a 5 part series, including lecture and discussion. Optional free dinner before at 5pm. RSVP for dinner to fanqig@mit.edu.
Sponsor(s): Campus Crusade for Christ
Contact: Chris Swanson, CSWANSON@MIT.EDU
| Jan/08 | Tue | 05:30PM-07:00PM | 4-159 |
This session will look at the Patriarchal Narratives (found in Genesis) and the Documentary Hypothesis, as well as examine the Biblical accounts of the Exodus (the Israelite journey from Egypt to Canaan). Are these accounts mere religious propaganda or is there evidence that supports their historical accuracy? Free Dinner available before at 5pm. Email fanqig@mit if you want to come for the dinner.
| Jan/10 | Thu | 05:30PM-07:00PM | 4-159 |
This session will examine the Biblical records of the Israeliste conquest of Canaan and the time period under King David and King Solomon. Archaeological evidence will be presented to support the accounts recorded in the Bible. Free Dinner available before at 5pm. Email fanqig@mit if you want to come for the dinner. She will let you know the location of the meal.
| Jan/15 | Tue | 05:30PM-07:00PM | 4-159 |
This session will examine the Biblical records of the Assyrian and Babylonia conquests over the Jewish people and the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. You will learn the astonishing amount of agreement between the Bible and archaeology. Free Dinner available before at 5pm. Email fanqig@mit if you want to come for the dinner. She will let you know the location of the meal.
| Jan/17 | Thu | 05:30PM-07:00PM | 4-159 |
The New Testament, although often maligned by critics, is actually the best attested and most reliable document from antiquity. This lesson examines the marks of historicity for the text of the New Testament - the early composition, internal consistency, and reliability of transmission - all of which outdo any other ancient work. Email fanqig@mit if you want to come for free dinner before at 5pm. Location will be emailed.
| Jan/22 | Tue | 05:30PM-07:00PM | 4-159 |
This final session will look at the external corroboration of the New Testament as well as the events recording during the trial of Jesus. Free Dinner available before at 5pm. Email fanqig@mit if you want to come for the dinner. She will let you know the location of the meal.