Description
The Epistles are among the most challenging genres in the New Testament for modern readers to understand. These letters are often fragments of larger discussions we don’t fully see, written with specific purposes and cultural contexts that can seem foreign or confusing to us today. As a result, we often find ourselves trying to interpret the Epistles without a clear understanding of the broader context they were addressing. In this class, Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw provides invaluable tools and insights to help us navigate these complexities and better grasp the meaning of the Epistles in their original setting and their relevance for contemporary readers.
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Topics We Cover:
- Social and historical context of the Epistles
- Introduction to Greco-Roman letters
- Introduction to Paul’s Letters
- Tips on how to interpret the Epistles
This Class Includes:
- Pre-recorded class you can watch right away
- Live Q&A session with Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw
- Downloadable study guide
- Downloadable class slides
Your Instructor:
Jennifer Garcia Bashaw has a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is Associate Professor of New Testament and Christian Ministry at Campbell University in North Carolina, and an ordained Baptist minister with a passion for teaching the Bible and training pastors. Jennifer is also a Nerd-in-Residence for The Bible for Normal People and is the author of Scapegoats: The Bible through the Eyes of Victims and John for Normal People: A Guide through the Drama and Depth of the Fourth Gospel.
