3/14/2010 @ 6:00

3/14/2010

Postal code 62269, US
284 North Seven Hills Road
O Fallon, IL 62269

This is a course offering of the New Creation School. Module 2 of 6. Meetings: SUN Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 Required Text: Jeffery Geoghegan and Michael Homan, The Bible for Dummies (Wiley Publishing, 2003); A Study Bible (preferably New Revised Standard Version, New International Version/TodayÂÂ's New International Version, New English Translation, New American Standard Bible, or the Amplified Bible). Additional Info: Assigned readings with discussion as a group. Ninety percent of Americans own a copy of the Bible, and while itÂÂ's the most widely read book, itÂÂ's also the least understood. Regardless of your religion, understanding the Bible brings much of Western art, literature, and public discourse into greater focusÂÂ-from Leonardo da VinciÂÂ's ÂÂ"Last SupperÂÂ" painting to the Wachowski brothersÂÂ' The Matrix movies. People have historically turned to religion to deal with tragedy and change, and with the right insight, the Bible can be an accessible, helpful guide to lifeÂÂ's big questions. This course is open to people of all faiths, as well as those who donÂÂ't practice any particular religion, by providing interfaith coverage of the entire Bible and the often fascinating background information that makes the Bible come alive. YouÂÂ'll find answers to such questions as: •Where did the Bible come from? •Who wrote the Bible? •How is the Bible put together? Follow the history of the Bible from its beginning thousands of years ago as tattered scrolls to its status as the bestseller of all time. The the overall course in 6 modules covers these topics and more: •Ten people in the Bible you should know •The Hebrew Bible •The ApocryphaÂÂ's hidden treasures •WhatÂÂ's new about the New Testament •IsraelÂÂ's wisdom, literature, and love poetry •The BibleÂÂ's enduring influence •The prophets: more than fortunetellers Discover the worldÂÂ's all-time bestseller in an entirely new light. Whether youÂÂ're interested in broadening your spiritual horizons, uncovering the symbolism of Western culture, or gaining a deeper understanding of the book you grew up reading, this course has all the information you need to navigate this ancient and fascinating book.