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The Birth of Christianity:
A Jewish Story
Lecture Series
After seeing the exhibition, delve
deeper into Jewish and Christian history with this series of thought-provoking Distinguished
Lectures by experts in the field.
With the exception of The Gabriel Revelation, these lectures are co-sponsored by
Rice University's Glasscock School of Continuing Studies and are included in their course
The Birth of Christianity: A Jewish Story.
Each lecture is $12 Members, $17 non-members.
The Gabriel Revelation and the Birth of Christianity
Presented by Israel Knohl, Ph. D., The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
With Comments by Matthias Henze, Ph. D., Rice University
Monday, February 9, 6:30 p.m.
Featured on the front page of The New York Times on July 6, 2008 because of its similarities to the Dead Sea Scrolls, the stone with the Hebrew inscription of “Gabriel’s Revelation” can be dated to the first century BCE, the time of the Qumran community that left us the Dead Sea Scrolls. Some believe this apocalyptic text written on a stone tablet provides revolutionary paths to the understanding of the birth of Christianity.
Following Dr. Knohl's presentation, Dr. Matthias Henze will add his comments about this controversial stone tablet.
Hellenism and Ancient Israel
Dirk Van Tuerenhout, Ph.D., Houston Museum of Natural Science
Monday, March 2, 6:30 p.m.
When Alexander the Great marched his army through what is now modern Israel on his way to Egypt, he caused major changes in the political landscape. After Alexander’s death and the creation of the Hellenistic kingdoms in the region, these changes were made more permanent. This lecture will review these far-reaching shifts in the political landscape at that time.
Masada: Last Stronghold of the Jewish Resistance Against Rome
Jodi Magness, Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by KUHF 88.7FM
In 73-74 CE, a band of Jewish rebels at Masada committed suicide, bringing to a close the First Revolt against Rome. Dr. Jodi Magness will review the history and archaeology of Masada, including Herod the Great's construction of lavish fortified palaces atop the mountain and the controversies surrounding Josephus' report of the mass suicide. This lecture will focus especially on evidence of the Roman siege from excavations that Dr. Magness directed at Masada in 1995.
Can’t wait until March 9? Preview the lecture in Dr. Magness’ lecture in her post on the HMNS blog: The Siege of Masada: Piecing Together the Puzzle.
Rebellion Against Rome: The First Jewish Revolt
Michael Maas, Ph.D., Rice University
Monday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.
The First Jewish Revolt, sometimes called The Great Revolt, was the first of three major rebellions by the Jews of Judaea Province against the Roman Empire (66-73 CE). The acts of the Roman legions include the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, as well as the Jewish strongholds of Gamla and Masada. Thousands of Jews were enslaved or massacred. Dr. Mass will present the First Jewish Revolt in historical context.
What do the Dead Sea Scrolls tell us about the Birth of Christianity?
Matthias Henze, Ph.D., Rice University
Monday, March 30, 6:30 p.m.
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has been hailed as the most significant manuscript discovery in Israel in modern times. Even though the Scrolls never mention Jesus or any other early Christian figure by name, they nonetheless provide a wealth of information about the varieties of Judaism at the time of Jesus and about the birth of Christianity. Dr. Henze is serving as guest curator at HMNS for this exhibition.
The Birth of Christianity
April Deconick, Ph.D., Rice University
Monday, April 6, 6:30 p.m. SOLD OUT!
Christianity was born out of the Jewish teachings of Jesus and his brother James at a time of social and political upheaval in ancient Palestine. Dr. Deconick will examine the links between Judaism and Christianity, including archeological evidence.
Purchase tickets to experience The Birth of Christianity: A Jewish Story and the accompanying series of Distinguished Lectures.
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