Saturday, October 15
William P. Brown
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lecture(Family Life Center)
"In the Beginning: God's Cosmic Temple in Creation"
(Genesis 1) and
"In the Garden: The Drama of Dirt and the Creation of Humanity"
(Genesis 2-3) |
Sunday, October 17
William P. Brown
8:45 and 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Sermon:
"The Wonder of It All"
(Proverbs 30:18-19;
1 Corinthians 3:16-4:2).
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
(Family Life Center)
"Wisdom's Wonder in Creation" (Proverbs 8)
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| Acclaimed Old Testament scholar William P. Brown will speak at First Presbyterian Church-Spartanburg’s annual Theology Weekend October 15 and 16, 2011. Brown’s lectures and sermon for the weekend will focus on "The Ecology of Wonder in the Bible". Brown is the Professor of Old Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia.
On Saturday morning, Oct. 15, from 9:00am-noon Prof. Brown will speak on "In the Beginning: God's Cosmic Temple in Creation" (Genesis 1) and "In the Garden: The Drama of Dirt and the Creation of Humanity" (Genesis 2-3).
On Sunday morning, Oct. 16, Prof. Brown will preach at the 8:45 and 11:00am worship services in the church Sanctuary on "The Wonder of It All" (Proverbs 30:18-19; 1 Corinthians 3:16-4:2). He will also speak at 9:45am in the church Family Life Center on the topic "Wisdom's Wonder in Creation" (Proverbs 8).
Brown is the author of several books and numerous essays on biblical interpretation and theology. His latest book is The Seven Pillars of Creation: The Bible, Science, and the Ecology of Wonder (Oxford University Press). He is a founding member of Earth Covenant Ministry, an emerging organization of Presbyterian churches in the Atlanta area dedicated to creation care.
Each October, First Presbyterian Church-Spartanburg celebrates Theology Weekend, an opportunity for members and visitors of the church to engage contemporary theological challenges through lectures and discussion.
Each year, a prominent theologian speaks at First Presbyterian for the event. Past speakers include Bishop Will Willimon, former Dean of the Duke University Chapel, Dr. Andrew Purves of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson of Emory University. The featured speaker presents a lecture and discussion on Saturday morning and preaches and teaches on Sunday morning.
This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome. |
