Institute of Advanced Theology Presents
The Aramaic Jesus
Bard Hall
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
Bruce Chilton, Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Philosophy and Religion and director of the Institute of Advanced Theology
Although the Gospels are written in Greek, Jesus and his first followers framed their teaching in Aramaic. Their forms of expression were so influential, Aramaic words and phrases are literally quoted in the New Testament. New discoveries of texts, as well as advances in linguistic study, enable us to look into the Aramaic foundations of the Gospels more deeply than at any other time since the first century.As a result of our discussion during the last lecture, this Monday, Nov. 13th, the discussion will include an analysis of two topics. We will trace how Aramaic traditions regarding Jesus reflect controversies in both Judaism and Christianity concerning (1) how human beings can overcome impurity, and (2) how God intervenes in the world.
This lecture series will take place on the following Mondays at 12:00 pm in Bard Hall:
- Monday, October 30
- Monday, November 6
- Monday, November 13
For more information, call 845-758-7667, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Bard Hall