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LENTEN STUDIES PROGRAM 2008

February 24-26, 2008

The Epistle of James

Guest Speaker: Professor J. Anthony Tamasco
Georgetown Universitiy Theology Department

Anthony Tambasco is a professor in the theology department at Georgetown University, and served as chair of the department for six years. He has advanced degrees in both theology and Scripture from universities in Paris and Rome, and a Ph.D. in Christian ethics from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He has published five books, edited three others, and written numerous articles—all on biblical topics and the relationship of the Bible to Christian ethics. Among his media presentations are appearances in a series of programs on the Learning Channel on The Life and Times of Jesus and on the History Channel on Paul the Apostle Who Turned the World Upside Down. He is a frequent lecturer in adult education in churches both Catholic and Protestant, in Jewish-Christian dialogues, and in the Smithsonian Associates Program.

Professor Tambasco will begin the series of lectures Sunday morning February 24, during the Adult Christian Education Hour (9:30-10:30) in the Chapel. He will continue his presentation that night at 6:30 p. m. in the church Narthex following a time of finger food and fellowship in St. Andrews Hall at 6:00 p. m. Child care will be provided for all of Sunday’s opening activities.

The lecture continues on Monday February 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday February 26 at 7:30 p. m. in the church Narthex.

  • Sunday Morning February 24 -Jewish Christianity: The World of the Epistle of James
    • 9:30-10:30 a. .m. / Chapel
  • Sunday Evening, February 24 - Fellowship/Light Fare Dinner
    • 6:00 p. m. / St. Andrew’s Hall -The Implanted Royal Law and The Major Themes in James
    • 6:30 p. m. / Narthex
    • Child care provided
  • Monday February 25 - Poverty and Riches in the Epistle of James
    • 7:30 P. .M. / Narthex
  • TUESDAY February 26 - Wisdom and the Tongue in the Epistle of James
    • 7:30 P. .M. / Narthex

Suggested Readings: The Epistle of James and an accompanying textbook, Poverty and Wealth in James by Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid