Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God

Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul’s footsteps throughout the Roman Empire. This 12-session DVD and web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul’s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle’s radical relevance for today. Filmed in High-Definition across Turkey, Greece, and Italy. Participant Guide written by John Dominic Crossan.

Sessions begin Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 9:00 am

The twelve one-hour sessions

1. Empire                     7. Paul's Letters
2. Jesus                        8. Paul's Ethics
3. Paul's Mission          9. Paul's Theology
4. Paul's Character     10. Paul's Eschatology
5. Paul's Vocation       11. Icons
6. Cities                       12. Eclipse

When you are sure you wish to participate please email hope church and request the 60 page participant reader. You will then be put on a list of those who will receive via email the participant's guide for the first session. You will remain on the mailing list for subsequent sessions.

This course will be completed on Sunday, December 7, 2008 after a one week hiatus on November 30, 2008 (Thanksgiving weekend.

Sessions will be facilitated by Pastor Vance Toivonen.

Visitors and friends of attendees are welcome.