Politics and the Science of Interpretation
Christian Union New York City hosted an April Salon with Dr. Christopher Hancock on the need for Christians to read the world carefully in light of Scripture. The Very Rev’d Dr. Christopher Hancock is Chairman of Oxford House Research.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
7 – 9 pm
Schedule
7:00-7:30 Wine & Hors d’oeuvres
7:30-9:00 Talk and discussion
Host
Email: Linnette Pilar
Note: Even if you’re unable to attend this event we would appreciate your prayers. We are told in James 5 that the prayers of a righteous person has great power. As we pursue living faithfully and redemptively, we are wise to heed John Wesley’s comment, “God does nothing except in response to believing prayer” – and pray for God to do His wonderful work in and through us.
Topic
Reading the World: Politics and the Science of Interpretation
There is a growing need for Christians to read the world carefully in light of Scripture and the insights/challenges of modern hermeneutics. Cultural norms have changed dramatically over the past decades, and today less faithfully reflect even the idea of the biblical view of human flourishing. Our ability to connect understanding of the world with understanding of scripture is of growing importance to the church.
The Speaker
The Very Rev’d Dr Christopher Hancock, MA (Oxon), BA, PhD (Durham) is an Honorary Fellow of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He is a former University Lecturer and Vicar of Holy Trinity, Cambridge, Dean of Bradford Cathedral, and Professor of Theology at Virginia Theological Seminary. In addition to his international teaching, he now directs Oxford House, an academic consultancy working in the field of culture, religion and contemporary geo-politics. His next book is Christianity & Confucianism: a dialogue between cultures (Bloomsbury, 2017).
Questions
For more information on Christian Union New York programs or events like this please contact CU New York Director Scott Crosby.
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