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Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM New York City time
Resurrection among Jews and Greeks
Is death the end or the beginning? Upon passing away, does a person cease to exist? or dream on in a kind of “sleep”? or stumble off to some hazy consciousness in a shadowy netherworld? or face the Creator of the universe for the ultimate judgment?
Don't miss this free HOT TOPICS SEMINAR with IBC faculty members! Join us as we delve into the Hebrew Bible, Greek philosophy and mythology, Second Temple Period Jewish literature, and much more.
The discussion will be hosted by Dr. Yeshaya Gruber and will feature Profs. Nicholas Schaser and Pinchas Shir.
* WHEN? Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM New York City time
* WHERE? Via your computer, tablet, or even smartphone. [We recommend a computer with a strong Internet connection]
SPONSORED by the Israel Bible Center and the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies.
Why was the question of the resurrection such a divisive issue for first-century Jews?
What kind of “new life” did many anticipate after death?
Sign up now! The number of seats is limited.
Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM New York City time
Speakers
Dr. Nicholas J. Schaser
Professor of Hebrew Bible at
Israel Bible Center
In addition to his work with Israel Bible Center as Professor of Hebrew Bible, Dr. Schaser is an Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies at Macalester College and the Adjunct Instructor of the New Testament at Bethel Seminary (both in St. Paul, Minnesota). Professor Schaser’s research interests include rabbinic literature and the Jewishness of the New Testament, with particular focus on Midrash and the Gospel of Matthew. Teaching widely in both synagogues and churches, Dr. Schaser strives to promote mutual learning and respect between Jews and Christians.
Dr. Yeshaya Gruber
Professor of Jewish History and Culture at Israel Bible Center
Dr. Yeshaya Gruber is Professor of Jewish History and Culture at the Israel Bible Center and hosts the Roundtable Talks with leading scholars and authors in Biblical, Second Temple Period, and Jewish-Christian Studies. He earned his Ph.D. in History from Georgetown University and has held research and teaching positions in Jerusalem, Athens, Sydney, and elsewhere. His extensive travels, coupled with his research and teaching experience, help to enrich his students’ understanding of Jewish-Christian relations, history, and potential future paths.
Dr. Gruber loves to study the interactions of Jewish and Christian texts, traditions, and communities from antiquity to the present. He is especially interested in how language differences and translations influence Biblical interpretation. He is also the co-founder of Kol Hakatuv, an Israeli startup offering high-quality translation and editing services. Dr. Gruber lives in Israel with his family.
Pinchas Shir, PhD Candidate
Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures at Israel Bible Center
Pinchas Shir, Israel Bible Center’s Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures, is nearing the completion of his Ph.D. studies in the Department of Religion at Groningen University in the Netherlands. His academic interests focus on ancient dining culture, culinary contexts of the Second Temple period, and particularly on the table interactions between Jews and Gentiles in antiquity. In addition, Pinchas is keenly interested in the archaeology of Ancient Israel and the Mediterranean.
Currently residing in North America, Assoc. Professor Shir lectures internationally and maintains a strong online presence where all can hear his teachings.
About the Israel Bible Center
As an Israeli educational institution, Israel Bible Center is designed for Christians who desire to discover the Jewish background and culture of their faith. Our study materials are prepared in collaboration with internationally-known scholars, representing top universities across the globe. Israel Bible Center offers a program in Biblical and Jewish Studies designed with modern Christ-followers in mind. The center formally recognizes students’ accomplishments by issuing a Certificate in Jewish Context and Culture upon completion of the program.
Certificate in Jewish Context and Culture
The certificate programs cover a wide variety of carefully selected topics, including Interpretation of Biblical Texts and Ancient Jewish Literature, History, Jewish Culture and Customs, Rabbinics, Theology, Archaeology, Biblical Languages, and the best of modern scholarship in many other areas. The certificate in Jewish Context and Culture program consists of 24 mini-courses, but you can also start with either certificate in the Hebrew Bible or in the Jewish New Testament. The last two programs are much shorter and focused (it takes 7 mini-courses to complete it).