As of April 28, 2024, we are holding a group study of “The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart” by Peter J. Gomes, Chair of the Harvard Divinity School. This book offers a progressive look at developing relationship with the Bible.
Meeting dates (in Wesley Cottage, after the worship service):
- June 2: Chapters 1 & 2
- June 30: Chapters 3 & 4
- July 28: Chapters 5 & 6
- August 26: Chapter 7
- September 29: Chapters 8 & 9
- October 27: Chapters 10 & 11
- November 24: Chapters 12 & 13
- December 29: Chapters 14 & 15
- January 26, 2025: Chapter 16 & Afterword
John Braslin is leading the study. Please contact him if you are interested in participating.
The book is available through your local bookseller, online, and on Kindle. Get more information about this book at GoodReads.
From a review:
A very lively, excellent, and relevant book on reading the Bible. It was written for readers across the spectrum – from those who are intimidated by it or curious, to those who may feel they know it rather well.
One of my favorite assertions made by the author in this book is that “studying the Bible” does not mean merely reading your preferred translation and thinking of ways to apply it to your life (among peers who agree with you, no doubt).
This book was written by a scholar who ministered at Harvard University for decades. But it is very accessible for laypersons like myself and will surely deepen both your understanding and the capacity of your soul.