October 15, 2016, 9:00-3:00 (8:30 “coffee and”)
This conference will offer a literary and pastoral interpretation of the story of Elijah and the son of the widow and its function in the larger narrative of Elijah and the reservation and restoration of rain (commonly referred to as the contest with the prophets of Baal).
In contrast to the suggestion of one scholar that this story “could be omitted from its context without any damage to the whole,” we will consider the story of Elijah and the son of the widow as the interpretive key to the larger restoration of rain narrative. In contrast to some historical critical approaches to the text, this conference will focus on the contribution literary criticism, specifically understood as close reading, makes to our understanding and appreciation of the biblical text.
More Information and Registration
- Presenter: Br. Robert Moriarty, PhD; Director, Pastoral Department of Small Christian Communities
- Location: St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield
- Date and Time: October 15, 2016, 9:00-3:00 (8:30 “coffee and”)
- Fee: $15.00 (includes lunch)
- Advance Registration Required by October 7
- Co-sponsored by Small Christian Communities Pastoral Department
- Click here to register: https://goo.gl/forms/nG1XMGTJp2QWREKQ2 .
All are welcome.
