You are invited to participate in a New Testament Workshop on
Saturday 27 April 2019: 8.30 -17.30
REDISCOVERING THE JESUS OF THE GOSPELS
How to study the Gospels to discover the truth about Jesus and his Good News
In the course of the workshop led by distinguished local New Testament scholars, participants will learn among others:
To understand the process of gospel formation and how that impacts on what the gospels say about the life of Jesus
What kind of person was the historical Jesus? What attracted people to him?
Whether Jesus felt that his mission had failed and how he reacted
How his followers came to believe that Jesus rose from the dead and is the Son of God
This workshop is led by Fr Paul Decock OMI, Professor of Biblical Studies at St Joseph’s Theological Institute in Cedara and the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Titles and Speakers
What are the Gospels? Fr Paul Decock OMI, St Joseph’s Theological Institute
Who was Jesus? Prof. Marius Nel, Faculty of Theology, University of Stellenbosch
Jesus’ understanding of his mission. Fr Paul Decock OMI
Jesus’ death and its impact on his followers. Prof. Jeremy Punt, Faculty of Theology, University of Stellenbosch
Venue: Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Bergvliet Road, Bergvliet
Cost: R250 pp, includes a packed lunch and two teas
Advanced Registration is required, deadline: 16th April. Contact Brian Robertson, brian.r@mweb.co.za, 072 118 2149.
