ABOUT THIS AUTHOR EVENT
We have a tendency to shackle Scripture within a range of interpretive assumptions and perspectives that can undermine and hinder its liberative power. As a result, the Bible often needs to be liberated from us even as it offers liberation for us. In their new book, Liberating Scripture, Michael Barram and John R. Franke invite their readers to join them in an exciting, emerging posture for biblical interpretation that fosters both forms of liberation. Join us for a lively afternoon with these engaging scholar-teachers as we explore what God is doing in the world—and how we may participate within that divine mission. Come learn about this important book, dialogue with the authors, and, if you like, purchase a copy and get it signed! Copies of Liberating Scripture will be available for purchase at the event, or you may bring your own copy to get it signed. We hope you will join us!
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Michael Barram is a professor in the Department of Theology & Religious Studies at Saint Mary’s College of California. In addition, he is a member of and regularly teaches at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. As a biblical scholar, Barram’s work focuses on the formative function of biblical texts for moral and economic reasoning—and on the emerging subfield of biblical interpretation known as missional hermeneutics. He is also the author of Mission and Moral Reflection in Paul (Lang, 2006); Missional Economics: Biblical Justice and Christian Formation (Eerdmans, 2018); co-editor of the anthology, Reparations and the Theological Disciplines: Prophetic Voices for Remembrance, Reckoning, and Repair (Lexington, 2023).
John R. Franke is theologian in residence at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis and affiliate professor of theology at Christian Theological Seminary and Fuller Theological Seminary. The author of numerous books and articles, he has spoken on the relationships between the gospel, church, and culture throughout the U.S. and around the world. His work has been translated into seven languages and he is the co-editor of the recently launched book series, Studies in Missional Hermeneutics, Theology, and Praxis.
Admission: Free.
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, 94704