Unprotected Texts—Controversial Elements in the Bible
Aaron Friedberg, JD, Chair in Bible Studies Lecture
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The Bible is arguably the most important book in history, influencing centuries of church doctrine, politics and culture, and it also remains a constant source of debate and controversy.
Examine the Bible’s many mixed messages on sex and sexuality, and its lasting influence on hot-button issues from the priesthood to gay marriage, with two leading Biblical scholars whose recent books touched a nerve with readers and set off fierce public debates.
Tickets: $29 / $18 for Patrons 35 and Under
Brief Biographies
Bart Ehrman is the author of more than 20 books, including The New York Times best sellers Forged and Misquoting Jesus. He is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Jennifer Wright Knust is an assistant professor of religion at Boston University. An ordained American Baptist pastor, she is the author of Unprotected Texts: The Bible’s Surprising Contradictions About Sex and Desire.
Moderator: David Gibson is an award-winning religion writer and occasional documentarian who has covered the beat from Jerusalem to Rome to New York. His latest book is a biography of Pope Benedict XVI and he is currently a national reporter for Religion News Service.
This lecture is endowed by Philip and Jamila Weintraub.
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