New Testament Backgrounds Class in January 2007

Maybe this is off topic for CCP … but who cares. It’s worth a post.

I just learned that a class I’ve been waiting almost two years for is being offered at Midwestern Baptist Seminary Jan. 8-12.

The class is New Testament Backgrounds, taught by Dr. Alan Tomlinson.

I’m a great admirer of Dr. Tomlinson and his work. For those who know Dr. T, he’s spent most of his life studying the first century culture, life and language.

One of his colleagues and best friends told me that the first time he met Dr. T he had the distinct impression that he might have actually lived in Corinth.

He has probably 1,000-plus PowerPoint slides to show that help light up the NT Scriptures and will walk you through the impact of backgrounds on the New Testament text. (I had the privilege of taking Hermeneutics with him before I left.)

His students love him and adore him. (If you don’t believe me, ask Micah or Ariel.) He spends time with students (more than he probably should!) because he believes in investing in people and has an infectious passion for sharing God’s truth … all the while suffering with constant pain that most us never experience.

I’m making plans now to go. If you’re interested, check out the Midwestern class schedule, download the J-term schedule here, or give me an email. Plus, here’s a feature article I wrote about him while I was at MBTS as comm. director.
BONUS: Go to NT Backgrounds and attend the Midwestern Collegiate Conference Jan. 12-13 with guest speaker Dr. Gary Habermas at the end of the week for $15! Habermas is THE evangelical expert on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But one of the best things about this annual conference is the breakout Saturday sessions with Midwestern’s faculty. Great stuff!