St. Paul—Considering Who Paul May Have Been

You can learn a lot about (Saul) Paul by talking with a variety of historians, theologians, preachers, and everyday people. Lots of what they say about this “weird” first-century descendant of Abraham and Christ follower depends upon what context and biases they bring. Much also depends upon what the Pauline Epistles and Luke’s Acts of the Apostles may or may not say—in Paul’s day and the days since then. Thus, it is critical for those interested in Paul to form an objective, challenging interpretation of who the “Jewish” apostle to the Gentiles was, as well as who he has become throughout Christianity’s history and theologies.

To that end, The Rev. Jim Strader-Sasser, Priest-in-Charge at Prince of Peace, Gettysburg, will offer a three-part online adult education series spanning three Tuesdays, Nov. 11-25, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Each session will close with Compline for those participants who desire to pray before the night ends.

The series will offer a chronological pilgrimage with Paul and an interpretation of his ministries through an array of “hermeneutics,” including Rev. Jim’s, as informed by a reading of many Pauline texts. Rev. Jim will also include photos and stories from his travels around Greece earlier this year.

Find the Zoom link here and contact Rev. Jim at fatherjim@gettysburgepiscopal.org or 717-334-6463 with any questions.