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Internationally recognised New Testament scholar and outspoken commentator on popular culture, Professor Robert Jewett will be visiting Brisbane in June.
Professor Jewett has been a most influential commentator on the Apostle Paul’s writings and has written many books on religious and cultural history, and particularly the application of biblical themes in the movies.
Trinity Theological College Director of New Testament Studies Rev Dr Malcolm Coombes said Dr Jewett’s writings have included the influential books St Paul at the Movies and Saint Paul Returns to the Movies as well as a monumental commentary on Romans.
“Professor Jewett will be presenting a scholarly view of the book of Romans and recent developments in its study titled ‘Romans in the 21st Century’ and a public lecture on Paul’s themes in modern movies titled ‘Paul at the Movies'”, Dr Coombes said.
“This is a rare opportunity to hear such a high-profile speaker in our midst.”
Professor Jewett will be at Indooroopilly Uniting Church in Station Rd, Indooroopilly (opposite the Shoppingtown on Tuesday 17th June, 2008. 4 pm to 6 pm “Romans in the 21st Century”, 7:30 pm “Paul at the Movies”. For more information contact Trinity Theological College 07 3377 9951.
Photo : Professor Robert Jewett
