An Introduction to the Historical Jesus

An Introduction to the Historical Jesus hosted by Chris Reese is Tuesday, February 7, from 7:30 to 9 pm in the Upper Room. "I was afraid to learn about the historical Jesus.  I thought that my faith might slip through my fingers like grains of sand if I searched for difficult answers or asked too many questions. But I discovered that Biblical scholars had been traveling down that road for decades and Catholic scholars were often leading the way. Instead of questioning my faith, I began to glimpse the depth of it. I came to believe wholeheartedly that the writers of the Gospels were trying to pass on, with great urgency, this story that had turned their lives upside down. I started to feel the grit of sand beneath my feet, to appreciate the cool water drawn from a well, to share in the excitement of hearing the unexpected words that the last shall become first. I began to get a sense of the life that was lived by the marginalized Jews of the time and how Jesus’ words were sparks of love touching a dry tinder."  

Chris Reese is the founder of Hand to Hand Pittsburgh and the author of a (yet-to-be-published) book that includes a discussion of the role of Biblical Scholarship.  Join Chris in asking a few tough questions and considering some fascinating and surprising answers.

Catholicism

Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith. Experience the Most Vivid Catechism Ever Created. Creator and host Fr. Robert Barron illuminates what Catholics believe and why, while immersing you in the art, architecture, literature, music, and all the riches of the Catholic tradition. You are invited to gather in the Upper Room for this program on Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 pm from February 14 - April 10 or Thursday afternoons at 1:00 pm from February 16 - April 19.