August 22-24, 2016--“The People of God on the Move," Lancaster Theological Seminary, 555 W James St, Lancaster, PA · (717) 393-0654.
With the guidance of New Testament scholar, Hal Taussig, we will explore the past and present “diaspora” of these eras with multiple populations of people on the move, using our Christians texts to guide our conversation and study.
August 22, 9:30 a.m.--First Lecture: Diaspora, Roman Violence, and Early Christ Communities
August 22, 3 p.m.--Second Lecture: 21st Century Diaspora Theory
August 23, 9:30 a.m.--Third Lecture: Provisional Identities in the Name of Christ and the Context of Empire
August 24, 9:30 a.m.--Fourth Lecture: The Acts of the Apostles and Diversity in Early Christ Movements
September 16-18, 2016--"Afterlives of Violence" Conference, Donald Gordon Centre, Queen's University's West Campus, 421 Union Street, Kingston, Canada
An academic conference on new scholarship in the study of early "martyrdom" literature of Christ movements. Hal Taussig is one of twelve international scholars discussing and presenting. Plenary lecture by Professor Karen King from Harvard Divinity School at 7 p.m., September 16. Seminar sessions, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., September 17; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., September 18. Hal Taussig presentation, 9 a.m., September 18. Attendance at seminar sessions by permission only, contact Professor Maia Kotrosits, maiakotrosits@gmail.com .
October 7,8. 2016--"Ancient Texts and the Spiritual Life"--Special experimental Jesus Seminar on the Road, Hal Taussig and Celene Lillie, Community Room, 3rd floor, 202 10th St SE,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
For local information in Cedar Rapids, contact:
Jim Wasta
Coordinator, Faith Explorers Study Group
jmwasta@gmail.com
How do fresh insights from recently recovered first-century documents such as the Gospel of Mary, the Odes of Solomon, and the Thunder: Perfect Mind from early Christ movements encourage new ways to explore religious life? Can they lead to a new awareness about spirituality and daily practice? Taussig and Lillie will:
October 14-25, 2016--Theologian in Residence, First United Methodist Church, Boulder, Colorado. 1421 Spruce Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, Ph. 303-442-3770.
October 20-23, 2016--Enlivening Scripture: Resurrecting New Tests and New Meanings, featuring John Dominic Crossan, Ann Graham Brock, and Hal Taussig. The Official Launch Conference of the Tanho Center for a new New Testament at First United Methodist Church, Boulder Colorado. For registration go to www.tanhocenter.org .
Hal Taussig teaching two daytime workshops on October 21 on "An Introduction to a New New Testament" and "Working with A New New Testament in local churches"; Co-lecture with Dr. Celene Lillie on "The Future of Scripture" at 9 a.m. October 23.
November 18, 2016--"A Portrait of Second Century Violence in the writings, "The Gospel of Truth" and the "Martyrdom of Polycarp," Christianity Seminar, Westar Insitute, National Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas.
With the guidance of New Testament scholar, Hal Taussig, we will explore the past and present “diaspora” of these eras with multiple populations of people on the move, using our Christians texts to guide our conversation and study.
August 22, 9:30 a.m.--First Lecture: Diaspora, Roman Violence, and Early Christ Communities
August 22, 3 p.m.--Second Lecture: 21st Century Diaspora Theory
August 23, 9:30 a.m.--Third Lecture: Provisional Identities in the Name of Christ and the Context of Empire
August 24, 9:30 a.m.--Fourth Lecture: The Acts of the Apostles and Diversity in Early Christ Movements
September 16-18, 2016--"Afterlives of Violence" Conference, Donald Gordon Centre, Queen's University's West Campus, 421 Union Street, Kingston, Canada
An academic conference on new scholarship in the study of early "martyrdom" literature of Christ movements. Hal Taussig is one of twelve international scholars discussing and presenting. Plenary lecture by Professor Karen King from Harvard Divinity School at 7 p.m., September 16. Seminar sessions, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., September 17; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., September 18. Hal Taussig presentation, 9 a.m., September 18. Attendance at seminar sessions by permission only, contact Professor Maia Kotrosits, maiakotrosits@gmail.com .
October 7,8. 2016--"Ancient Texts and the Spiritual Life"--Special experimental Jesus Seminar on the Road, Hal Taussig and Celene Lillie, Community Room, 3rd floor, 202 10th St SE,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
For local information in Cedar Rapids, contact:
Jim Wasta
Coordinator, Faith Explorers Study Group
jmwasta@gmail.com
How do fresh insights from recently recovered first-century documents such as the Gospel of Mary, the Odes of Solomon, and the Thunder: Perfect Mind from early Christ movements encourage new ways to explore religious life? Can they lead to a new awareness about spirituality and daily practice? Taussig and Lillie will:
- illuminate scholarly perspectives on early faith and spirituality
- introduce ancient exercises to quiet, center, and connect, for expanding spiritual awareness
- explore long-lost Christian practices and connections with traditions of other faiths
October 14-25, 2016--Theologian in Residence, First United Methodist Church, Boulder, Colorado. 1421 Spruce Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, Ph. 303-442-3770.
October 20-23, 2016--Enlivening Scripture: Resurrecting New Tests and New Meanings, featuring John Dominic Crossan, Ann Graham Brock, and Hal Taussig. The Official Launch Conference of the Tanho Center for a new New Testament at First United Methodist Church, Boulder Colorado. For registration go to www.tanhocenter.org .
Hal Taussig teaching two daytime workshops on October 21 on "An Introduction to a New New Testament" and "Working with A New New Testament in local churches"; Co-lecture with Dr. Celene Lillie on "The Future of Scripture" at 9 a.m. October 23.
November 18, 2016--"A Portrait of Second Century Violence in the writings, "The Gospel of Truth" and the "Martyrdom of Polycarp," Christianity Seminar, Westar Insitute, National Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas.