From Abraham to Moses: Stories of the Ancestors
Wednesdays at 12-1:15 PM ET, January 15, 2025 until February 12, 2025
Description
The first five books of the Old Testament are filled with captivating stories of our ancestors in faith, from Abraham and Sarah to Moses and Miriam. Their narratives involve extraordinary acts of faith but also moments of doubt, fear, and failure. Taught by Candler OT professor Ryan Bonfiglio, this 5-session course explores these complex figures and how their stories intersect with key themes in Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Along the way, you will learn more about the literary and historical background of the Pentateuch and will reflect on how the lessons conveyed in these ancient texts can guide spiritual formation today.
Instructor
Ryan Bonfiglio joined the Candler faculty in 2018. He previously taught at Columbia Theological Seminary and served as the John H. Stembler Scholar in Residence at the First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Atlanta. He is also the director of the TheoEd Talks speaker series and chair of the Metaphor Theory and Hebrew Bible Program Unit at the Society of Biblical Literature. His research and teaching interests include ancient Near Eastern iconography, Israelite religion, biblical metaphors, the Pentateuch, and various topics in Old Testament theology (read more).
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Units (CEU) are available for this course. There is a processing fee of $25.00, and an Award Letter will be issued once the course has been completed. Please add the CEU Processing Fee at checkout.