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Sept 23 DSS Symposium

Apologies to those who have already seen this announcement on IOUDAIOS. The
papers will form part of a volume to be published by Eerdmans towards the
end of 1997.
P. Flint

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SCHOLARS AND THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO THE FOLLOWING 1-DAY SYMPOSIUM. ALL
BIBLICAL STUDIES AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES SCHOLARS WHO ATTEND ARE INVITED TO A
COMPLIMENTARY SCHOLARS' DINNER WITH THE SPEAKERS BEGINNING AT 6PM.

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The Dead Sea Scrolls Institute, Trinity Western University, is pleased to
announce the following symposim on the Dead Sea Scrolls and related topics:

BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION AND THE THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS

A Public Symposium Sponsored by the Dead Sea Scrolls Institute
       Trinity Western University
    Saturday, 28 September 1996 (8:30 am to 3:30 pm)

Featured Guest Speaker:
JAMES C. VANDERKAM, University of Notre Dame

Chairman and Presider:
Peter W. Flint, Trinity Western University

Supporting Speakers:
Robert W. Wall, Seattle Pacific University
James E. Bowley, King College, TN
Craig A. Evans, Trinity Western University
Martin G. Abegg, Jr., Trinity Western University

Schedule:


    BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION AND THE THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS
           (Program For 28 September, 1996)
                 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

8:15-9:00   REGISTRATION

9:00-9:05   Introit
              *The Trinity Western University String Quartet

9:05-9:10   Opening of the Symposium
              *Dr. R. Neil Snider, President of TWU

9:10-9:30   Introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls (Slides)
              *PETER W. FLINT (Trinity Western U.)

9:30-10:15   Paul and Qumran: Works of the Law and Bible Interpretation
              *MARTIN G. ABEGG, JR. (Trinity Western U.)

10:15-10:45   COFFEE BREAK

10:45-11:30   Moses in the Dead Sea Scrolls
              *JAMES E. BOWLEY (King College, TN)

11:30-12:30   The Interpretation of Genesis in the Book of Enoch
              *JAMES C. VANDERKAM (U. of Notre Dame)

12:30-1:30    LUNCH BREAK

1:30-2:15   The Interpretation of Abraham in the Dead Sea Scrolls
              *CRAIG A. EVANS (Trinity Western U.)

2:15-3:00   The Intertextuality of Scripture:
                The Example of Rahab (James 2:25)
              *ROBERT W. WALL (Seattle Pacific U.)

3:00-3:30    PANEL DISCUSSION AND OPEN MIKE


Registration:
$25 per person - For those who register by Mon 23 Sept
  ($30 after 15 Mar)

$20 for FULL-TIME students and seniors (registering by Mon 23 Sept)
  ($25 after Mon 23 Sept)

Registration fee includes Workbook, Lunch and Refreshments

Contact:
Dr. Peter W. Flint (flint@twu.ca) or
Dr. Martin G. Abegg (abegg@twu.ca)

Dead Sea Scrolls Institute     Tel. (604) 888-7511
Trinity Western University     Fax. (604) 888-5336
7600 Glover Road
Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1
CANADA

ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE BEST WESTERN LANGLEY CITY MOTOR INN, 5978
GLOVER ROAD, LANGLEY, BC V3A 4H9, CANADA. Tel. (604) 530-9311  Fax. (604)
530-2438