Dead Letters and Living Words: Continuity and creativity in the interpretation and use of the Bible Conference.

6th June 2015

 Newman University

We are very excited to announce this year’s conference for the NRCBR at Newman University to which you are warmly welcome.

The Hebrew and Christian scriptures hold an important place within their respective communities as authoritative texts rooted within their ancient past. However, there is a tension between the continuity of traditional scriptural readings and a renegotiation of those texts when applied to new contexts. This conference will explore that relationship examining different ways that texts have been given life throughout centuries and how this might impact upon the text’s status as authority.

ROUND-TABLE CONFERENCE

This year the emphasis will again be placed upon participation for all and providing the opportunity for everyone present to engage with the questions and issues presented in each of the session. Therefore we are developing a more inclusive round-table style format to the afternoon, structuring it so that we can all be part of the on-going conversation about the relationship between continuity and creativity, historical and contextual readings, and the boundaries of biblical interpretation and use.

Speakers are still being finalised, but among those who are booked to speak include:

Dr. Lloyd Pietersen (Centre of Anabaptist Studies, Bristol Baptist College) who will give the key note address

• Professor Martin O’Kane (University of Wales, Trinity Saint David)
• David McLoughlin (Newman University)
• Dr. Richard Goode (Newman University)

More details will be uploaded as they become available.

Cost: £20
Students and unwaged free

Refreshments:
Teas and coffees will be provided
Please bring own lunch – hot food, drinks and snacks can be purchased at the University

Registration 9.00 to 9.30

The conference will end at 17.30

To book a place, please follow the link here to the Newman University estore

For more details, please contact: L.Lawrence@staff.newman.ac.uk