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Seminar: The Stories of the Book of Genesis: Universal Conflicts, Truths and Dilemmas   

The Book of Genesis deals with multiple family and national struggles, touching on the most fundamental questions of human beings. While these stories are sacred to different religious traditions, we will approach them without affirming any of them, so each participant can find relevance in the text, regardless of his/her beliefs. During this series, we will study some of the main stories of the "Book of Genesis," like the creation of the world and the universal flood. We will try to understand what messages the text is aiming to convey. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

LECTURES:

1. The Creation of the World: What can we learn from the Biblical text? What do other Biblical texts say about the Creation?

2. The Universal Flood: Was it necessary? Why did it happen, according to the text? What does it teach about human nature?

3. One Adam and Two Eves: The fascinating story of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and the idea of two different Eves that we can find in ancient non/Biblical texts.

4). Cain and Abel: Brotherhood, jealousy, conflict, and some surprising elements of this captivating story.

 
Seminar: The Stories of the Book of Genesis: Universal Conflicts, Truths and Dilemmas - Jupiter Campus
  • Seminar: The Stories of the Book of Genesis: Universal Conflicts, Truths and Dilemmas
  • Location: Jupiter Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $70.00
        Non-Member: $90.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 3/19/2025 - 4/9/2025
    Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Instructor: Rami Pavolotzky, M.A.

    The Book of Genesis deals with multiple family and national struggles, touching on the most fundamental questions of human beings. While these stories are sacred to different religious traditions, we will approach them without affirming any of them, so each participant can find relevance in the text, regardless of his/her beliefs. During this series, we will study some of the main stories of the "Book of Genesis," like the creation of the world and the universal flood. We will try to understand what messages the text is aiming to convey. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    LECTURES:

    1. The Creation of the World: What can we learn from the Biblical text? What do other Biblical texts say about the Creation?

    2. The Universal Flood: Was it necessary? Why did it happen, according to the text? What does it teach about human nature?

    3. One Adam and Two Eves: The fascinating story of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and the idea of two different Eves that we can find in ancient non/Biblical texts.

    4). Cain and Abel: Brotherhood, jealousy, conflict, and some surprising elements of this captivating story.

 

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