MidWeek Classic: How to Read the Bible

Wednesdays@First August 26, September 2, 9 and 16

6-7pm in the Fellowship Hall

How many ways are there to read the Bible? Join Furman professor, Dr. Bryan Bibb, for a 4-week series on the voices of Scripture. 

Bryan Bibb is Professor of Religion, with a specialty in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. A 1994 graduate of Furman, Bryan received his MDiv and PhD degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary, and returned as a member of the Furman faculty in 2000. Bryan has served as the President of the Southeastern regional of the Society of Biblical Literature, as the Board Chairman of the Southeastern Commission for the Study of Religion, and as a research fellow with the Nida Institute of the American Bible Society. Having written books about Leviticus and about the Hebrew Prophets, Bryan’s current area of research is the history and ideology of Bible translation, and he is also writing a major academic commentary on the book of Numbers for the Word Biblical Commentary series. Bryan is popular as a speaker and workshop leader for religious and civic organizations on topics related to the Bible in contemporary culture.

MidWeek Classic is one of several adult education options offered on Wednesdays nights. This group gathers in the Fellowship Hall around tables for lecture and lively conversation. No registration is required.