 THE
LAST WEEK
An 10 Session Program in a Small Group
Top Jesus scholars Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan join
together to reveal a radical and little-known Jesus. As both authors reacted to
and responded to questions about Mel Gibson's blockbuster The Passion of the
Christ, they discovered that many Christians are unclear on the details of
events during the week leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. |
Note:
A new paperback version of The Last Week will be published in early 2007. This version will contain a study guide that we will
use for our book study.
If you have not already purchased a copy, please wait until
the new version is available. |
Using the gospel of Mark as their guide, Borg and Crossan
present a day-by-day account of Jesus' final week of life. They begin their
story on Palm Sunday with two triumphal entries into Jerusalem. The first entry,
that of Roman governor Pontius Pilate leading Roman soldiers into the city,
symbolized military strength. The second heralded a new kind of moral hero who
was praised by the people as he rode in on a humble donkey. The Jesus introduced
by Borg and Crossan is this new moral hero, a more dangerous Jesus than the one
enshrined in the church's traditional teachings.
The Last Week depicts Jesus giving up his life to
protest power without justice and to condemn the rich who lack concern for the
poor. In this vein, at the end of the week Jesus marches up Calvary, offering
himself as a model for others to do the same when they are confronted by similar
issues. Informed, challenged, and inspired, we not only meet the historical
Jesus, but meet a new Jesus who engages us and invites us to follow him.
About the book study:
- This book study group will
meet for ten sessions before and during the seasons of Lent and Easter (choose
either the afternoon or evening class).
- Time: Thursday evenings class: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Thursday
afternoon class: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
- Dates: February 1 - April 12 (no meeting March 1)
- Group Leader: Jeff Seaton
- Cost: each member will
need a copy of Borg and Crossan's book "The Last Week" (about $20). A
voluntary tax deductible donation of $75 is suggested for those who are able
to contribute.
 EXPERIENCING
THE HEART OF CHRISTIANITY
A 6 Session Program in a Small Group
Author Tim Scorer has
prepared a companion to the bestselling book by Marcus J. Borg. This
6-session experiential program will enable you to engage with the issues
that lie at the heart of Christianity today.
Delving into such topics as the
Bible; God; Jesus; sin; and how to live in a multi-faith, pluralistic
society, Experiencing the Heart of Christianity will guide you through these
complicated issues, leaving you thought-full and inspired. There is a DVD
with video clips of Marcus Borg and Tim Scorer.
Here are the
details:
- Day: every Monday, starting October 16 to November
20, 2006
- Times: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
- Duration: 6 sessions.
- Limited numbers: the group is open to 12 participants.
- Group Leader: Jeff Seaton.
- Cost: each member will need a copy of
Borg's book "The Heart of Christianity" (under $20). A voluntary
tax deductible donation of $75 is suggested for those who are able to
contribute.
For further
information, please contact
Office at
Centre for Peace
Tel: (604) 731-3101
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e-mail
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