2016 JSOR, Beaverton, OR: Christianity, God, and the Future of Religion

Joseph Bessler and David Galston presented at our Jesus Seminar on the Road, November 4-5, 2016. Both scholars were generous in allowing me permission to post their powerpoint presentations and accompanying audio.

The event was entitled, Christianity, God, and the Future of Religion.

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Friday Night Session:  David Galston, "Introducing the Historical Jesus"
Powerpoint    Audio

Saturday 9:30 am Session: Joseph Bessler, "How Jesus Became Plato and God a Platonist"
Powerpoint    Audio

Saturday 11 am Session: Joseph Bessler, "The Historical Jesus and the Rise of Modern Civil Society"
Powerpoint   Audio

Saturday 1:30 pm Session:  David Galston, "Trajectories for God's Human Future"
Powerpoint    Audio


You might also be interested in their books:

David Galston, Embracing the Human Jesus: A Wisdom Path for Contemporary Christianity

Interview with David about this book on Religion For Life


David Galston, God's Human Future: The Struggle to Define Theology Today

Interview with David about this book on Progressive Spirit


Joseph Bessler, A Scandalous Jesus:  How Three Historic Quests Changed Theology for the Better

Two-part interview with Joseph about this book on Religion For Life.  Part One & Part Two