Seminary Symposium

Title: The Absence of Jesus: John’s Gospel for a Secular Age

Presenter: Dr. Joshua Coutts (Associate Professor of New Testament)

Description: In one sense, the whole of the Christian life is a grappling with the (apparent) absence of God. In modern society, this has taken a material, technological, immanent shape. And the absence of God exacerbates the other challenges we face: opposition, division, deconstruction, death. This lecture proposes that the Gospel of John is surprisingly equipped to address us in our time. Concluding with a blessing for those who had never seen Jesus (John 20:29), the Gospel functions like a pair of glasses, intended to disciple readers in how and where the God revealed in Jesus is to be found. “Come and see!”

Date/Time: Thursday, October 24, 12:00-1:30pm

Location: South Howison Room, SLC

*** The event is free and open to the public. Zoom option is also available. Registration is required for in-person or online attendance. A light soup lunch will be provided, sponsored by the Seminary.

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