"Focus on the Holy Land" is a class for those interested in an armchair exploration of both ancient and present-day Biblical sites. The first two sessions of this five-part series will take us through a "Scriptural Index" of Biblical sites, discussing their significance during the time of Christ and, for some of the sites, a look at modern-day life. The third session is a musical tour of the Holy Land in which we will learn hymns relating to Biblical sites. The fourth and fifth sessions explore modern-day Israel/Palestine and an overview of the creation of the State of Israel. These classes are designed for anyone interested in exploring Biblical cities and events and would be of particular interest to those who intend to join the upcoming parish pilgrimage.
Sunday, April 7, 2013 - "An Armchair Tour of Biblical Sites, Part I" - Led by Jonathan Kuttab, Palestinian Christian; founding member of Sabeel (liberation theology movement); founding member of the Palestinian Centre for the Study of Nonviolence; international human rights lawyer; author.
Sunday, April 14, 2013 - "An Armchair Tour of Biblical Sites, Part II" - Led by Father Abel Lopez, Rector, Episcopal Church of the Messiah.
Sunday, April 21, 2013 - "Singing our Way Through the Holy Land" - Led by David Stoneman, Interim Director of Music, Episcopal Church of the Messiah.
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - "Creation of Modern-Day Israel" - Led by Jeff Cooper, Adjunct Professor of History, Santa Monica College who was part of an archeological team excavating in central Egypt and taught in a Palestinian high school for three years.
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - "Life in Israel/Palestine Today" - Led by Jeff Cooper, Adjunct Professor of History, Santa Monica College who was part of an archeological team excavating in central Egypt and taught in a Palestinian high school for three years.
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