A newly endowed annual lecture on biblical archeology and historical geography will debut this fall at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. The inaugural presentation of the “These Stones Will Shout” Annual Lecture in Biblical Archaeology and Historical Geography of the Holy Land is set for 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in Werner Auditorium.

The lecture will be presented by Dr. Jodi Magness, the Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

“Scripture is eminently tangible and historical. Physical people lived in physical places at specific points in time. The Christian faith is built upon the historical people and events that are evidenced in the archaeological record,” said Dr. Kevin Golden, dean of Theological Research and Publication. “I look forward to this inaugural lecture from Dr. Magness and the future lectures in this series as opportunities to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the historical, tangible foundation of the faith.”

During her presentation, “Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus,” Magness will survey the history and archaeology of Jerusalem in the Late Second Temple period ending with the city’s destruction by the Romans in 70 C.E. The lecture will focus especially on Herod’s reconstruction of the Second Temple and sites related to Jesus’ final hours on earth.

The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Continuing Education at 314-505-7286 or [email protected].

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