Jesus: Faith, Fact, Fiction - Cambridge University Scholar To Reflect On The Impact Of Jesus Today at Aurora University Oct. 26

AURORA, Ill. October 16, 2006 - “Jesus: Faith, Fact and Fiction” will be explored at Aurora University from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26.

Morna Hooker, Lady Margaret’s Professor Emerita of Divinity at Cambridge University , England , will speak in Perry Theatre at the Aurora Foundation Center for Community Enrichment, 1305 Kenilworth Place in Aurora .

The program is free to the public. Hooker will offer reflections on the “DaVinci Code,” the impact of Jesus today, and other religious topics. Her presentation is sponsored by AU’s Center for Faith and Action and the Office of Student Activities.

Hooker is a Methodist lay preacher and chairs the Trustees of Wesley House Seminary, Cambridge . She has lectured worldwide on New Testament themes and is a leading authority on the Apostle Paul, publishing many works about him and his influence.

A reviewer said, “Offering a sensitive reassessment of a man often labeled misogynist, conservative, and even anti-Semitic, renowned scholar Morna D. Hooker reconstructs the beliefs, ethics and teachings of Paul. This penetrating and authoritative account focuses on Paul's Jewish heritage and argues for a consistent and coherent theology at the heart of his writings.”

Call 630-844-6535 for information.

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