PROJECT ONE:
“The Fall”
Robert Alter/Michelangelo/GenesisMini-course on GenesisConducted by Vic Pergola
We Need You:6 volunteers (first-come, first-serve)
Strong commitment to complete series
When:Five Thursdays in Oct/NovOct 10th, 17th, 24th: Nov 7th, 14th
6:30-8:30 pm
>Content: We will use the book by Robert Alter:
“Genesis: Translation & Commentary”
Session One:
A review of the Creation Account (Alter’s Introduction)
Session Two:
Chapter One: Genesis (Alter Book + Biblical account)
Session Three:
Chapter Two: Genesis (Alter Book + Biblical account)
Session Four:
Chapter Three: Genesis (Alter Book + Biblical account)
Session Five:
Chapter Four: Genesis (Alter Book + Biblical account)
Method:
- We will read the creation account aloud prior to each session
- We will write quietly in a journaling exercise
- We will discussthe assigned topic per class
- We will generate summaryconclusions on the material
- We will generate a threefold comparison: The Painting by Michelangelo; The Book by Alter; The Creation Account by Genesis
Please Bring:
- A notebook (electronic or pen and pad)
- An Old Testament
- Purchase the Alter book from Amazon
(“Genesis: Translation and Commentary) - The poster of the Creation and Fall will be sent electronically
Expectations:
- Your reflections will be written up for a research project
- We are interested in your understanding and critique of the methodology
- We are looking for your thoughts on any positive growth you may have experienced
- What is your thought on the subject matter?
- What subject matter (spiritual) are you interested in for the future?
Interested?
Please send an e-mail to admin@staging.elfin-bead.flywheelsites.com and indicate that you would like to participate in The Fall project, and are committed to the five session dates. A follow-up email will be sent to you with more information and additional details.
