Next study:

Wednesday, December 10, following the 6:30 PM Advent Evening Prayer service, in the Youth Room at Bethany.

In The Fullness of Time

This is a single-volume book of Paul Maier's trilogy of the origins of Christianity. In The First Christmas the author uses Roman history, Palestinian geography, Jewish culture and the most recent archaeological finds to uncover new information about the dramatic events surrounding the birth of Jesus. The First Easter focuses not only on the Resurrection, but on those critical years and days preceding it. Here the nature of the conspiracy against Jesus is revealed, the politics behind the Crucifixion are unravelled, and an absolute date is set for Good Friday. The author also provides new evidence concerning the empty tomb and the actual events of the first Easter morning. The unprecedented spread of Christianity across the Mediterranean world was sparked by extraordinary events in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. The First Christians fills in the little-known background of this festival and gives a vivid account of the phenomena that took place in the upper room in Jerusalem that day.

About the author:  Paul L. Maier was the former Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History (retired) at Western Michigan University and an award-winning author whose expertise in first-century studies and extensive travels in the Middle East and Asia Minor provide historical authenticity and compelling drama to his writing.

You can pick up a free copy in the church office now! Please read through Chapter 12 in preparation for our next meeting.

About theology on tap

This is a monthly book study, theological conversation, and beer fellowship led by Pastor Clemmer. Our meeting day will change each month according to schedules, so see the Week at a Glance for each month’s meeting day/time! For even more information about our current topic, email Pastor Clemmer.