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The Fifth Gospel
and the Wisdom of Jesus
Milton C. Moreland & Stephen J. Patterson
LECTURE
The Gospel of Thomas and the Wisdom of Jesus
Stephen J. Patterson
In 1945 a new gospel was discovered that would alter the way scholars look at gospels, the origins of Christianity, even Jesus himself. In this lecture Stephen J. Patterson will introduce the Gospel of Thomas and explain how it has—and continues—to challenge just about everything we have assumed to be true in the story of how Christianity began.
Friday, 7:30–9 P.M.
WORKSHOPS
Milton Moreland & Stephen J. Patterson
Thomas, Q and the Early Christian Wisdom Tradition
Thomas did not appear in a vacuum. For generations scholars have known about other early Christian sayings gospels—wisdom gospels. What can Q, Thomas, and the whole body of early Christian wisdom sayings tell us about the earliest followers of Jesus, and their teacher.
Christianity East of the Euphrates: Thomas at Home
The Gospel of Thomas was written in a place unique among the cities that hosted the earliest Jesus communities: Edessa, beyond the Euphrates River. This, it turns out, makes a world of difference.
Saturday, 9:30 A.M.-NOON
Q & A on the Gospel of Thomas
Every discussion of the Gospel of Thomas raises a host of questions. In this session, Patterson and Moreland will take your questions about Thomas, Q, and the fascinating discussion that is unfolding around these early Christian sayings gospels.
The Gospel of Thomas Today
A new gospel? What might this mean for Christian believers today? Is this the same Christianity we have always known, or does Thomas open a new window on this ancient religion? In this final session, Moreland and Patterson will engage the audience in conversation about the significance of the Gospel of Thomas for today.
Saturday, 1:30–4 P.M.
Milton C. Moreland (Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University) is Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Program in Archaeology at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the editor of Between Text and Artifact: Integrating Archaeology into Biblical Studies Teaching (2003). His other publications include two edited books on the sayings of Jesus.
Stephen Patterson is Professor of New Testament at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis and chair of the Jesus Seminar on Christian Origins. In Fall 2010 he will become the Atkinson Professor of Religious and Ethical Studies at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. His latest book is Beyond the Passion: Rethinking the Death and Life of Jesus (Fortress, 2004).
ALL EVENTS AT
Irvine United Congregational Church
4915 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604
All Sessions Pre-registration (by Apr 2) Registration (after Apr 2) Additional Family Member Single Sessions Friday Evening Lecture Saturday Morning Workshop Saturday Afternoon Workshop
Register by mail using the printable registration form.
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Westar Institute
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, OR 97301
tollfree 877-523-3545, 503-375-5323
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Robinmarie McClement
Director of Adult Programs
Irvine United Congregational Church
(949) 733-0220 ext 205