Latest Lecture
The Ecumenical Theological Research Fraternity in Israel held a webinar in the 2023-24 series,
The Prophet Micah - Then and Now
Professor Dr. Elaine A. Phillips
Jerusalem University College
Thursday, 14 March 2024
at 20:00 Israel time, 14:00 New York time, 19:00 Paris time
VIA ZOOM
The Prophet Micah - Then and Now
Professor Dr. Elaine A. Phillips
Jerusalem University College
Thursday, 14 March 2024
at 20:00 Israel time, 14:00 New York time, 19:00 Paris time
VIA ZOOM
Dr. Elaine Phillips is the emerita Harold John Ockenga distinguished professor of biblical studies at Gordon College in Boston, Massachusetts and adjunct professor for Jerusalem University College in Israel. She is the author of a number of books, most recently Obadiah, Jonah & Micah. The Apollos Old Testament Commentary (IVP Academic, 2022). The lecture focused on Micah, the eighth century BCE prophet from Maresha in the Judean Shephelah, who challenged political and religious leaders in difficult geo-political contexts. In a PowerPoint Presentation, Dr. Phillips will explore the prophetic discourses of Micah through geographical/historical, literary, and theological lenses, mindful that Micah’s messages are timeless.
The Ecumenical Theological Research Fraternity in Israel is grateful to Rev. Dr. Oliver Hersey, President of the Jerusalem University College, for the joint venture of this lecture which happened in hybrid form both on Zoom and at the campus of the Jerusalem University College on Mount Zion. You are welcome to view on VIMEO. For the password please contact: ecu_frat@netvision.net.il.
The Ecumenical Theological Research Fraternity in Israel is grateful to Rev. Dr. Oliver Hersey, President of the Jerusalem University College, for the joint venture of this lecture which happened in hybrid form both on Zoom and at the campus of the Jerusalem University College on Mount Zion. You are welcome to view on VIMEO. For the password please contact: ecu_frat@netvision.net.il.