
LUNCH & LEARN
NEW LECTURE SERIES:
Herod the Great and the Politics that Divide Us
Herod the Great founded a dynasty that ruled in the ancient lands of Israel
until the end of the first century. That period defined the emergence of
Judaism and Christianity as they are known today.
The political theologies of both those religions were formed in the crucible of power
in which Herod’s family was a major factor.
Our series will explore how living issues of political concern and division can be traced back
to the actions, policies, and aspirations of Judea’s last royal family.
Participants can register HERE.
Sunday 11/14/2021, 1:00 PM - Part 1
How Rome Made Herod into the King of the Jews
Sunday 12/12/2021, 1:00 PM - Part 2
Slaughter of the Innocents
Sunday 2/6/22, 1:00 PM – Part 3
Roman Power Politics and Why Herod's Son Antipas
Sought to Execute Two Jewish Teachers, John the Baptist and Jesus
Sunday 3/6/22, 1:00 PM – Part 4
The Roman Trial of Saint Paul and How Herod's
Great-Grandson Agrippa Tried to Save His Life
Sunday 4/3/22, 1:00 PM – Part 5
The Jewish Empress in Waiting:
The Little-Known Story of Herod’s Great-Granddaughter Bereniké
Presented by The Institute of Advanced Theology at Bard College
in collaboration with the Rhinebeck Reformed Church
and the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County.
Find ALL the lecture videos from the previous series
below on this page!
Thank you for continuing to learn with us!
HEROD THE GREAT AND THE POLITICS THAT DIVIDE US
A new lecture series from Dr. Bruce Chilton of Bard College
Part 1: How Rome Made Herod into the King of the Jews
Part 2: Slaughter of the Innocents
Part 3: Roman Power Politics and Why Herod's Son Antipas Sought to Execute Two Jewish Teachers - John the Baptist and Jesus
Click here for the accompanying handout.
Part 4: The Roman Trial of Saint Paul and
How Herod's Great-Grandson Agrippa
Tried to Save His Life
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Part 5: The Jewish Empress in Waiting
The Little-Known Story
of Herod’s Great-Granddaughter Bereniké
WOMEN OF FAITH
A new lecture series from Dr. Bruce Chilton of Bard College
Part 1: The Biblical Period
Miriam, the sister of Moses
Mary Magdalene
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Part 3: The Early Modern Period
Francesa Sarah of Safed
Theresa of Avila
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Part 2: The Medieval Period
Hildegaard of Bingen
Inés Esteban
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Part 4: The Twentieth Century
Eleanor Roosevelt
Trude Weiss-Rosmarin
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LIBERATION THEOLOGY
Dr. Bruce Chilton of Bard College offers a four-part series on Liberation Theology.
Part 2:
Crucifixion, Resurrection, and the Power of Liberation
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Part 4:
Practical Liberation
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accompanying handout.
Part 3:
FDR'S Vision for Liberation
with special guest Paul Sparrow
FDR Presidential Library & Museum
Paul Sparrow is the Director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, which is part of the National Archives. Before moving to the FDR Library, he was the Deputy Director and Senior Vice President for Broadcasting and New Media at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. He was a founding partner in the University of Maryland’s Future of Information Alliance, and a pioneer in interactive digital media. Prior to his work at the Newseum, Sparrow was an Emmy-Award winning television producer. He began his television career at KPIX, the CBS affiliate in San Francisco.
PENTECOST
Dr. Bruce Chilton of Bard College offers a four-part series on Pentecost.














Resurrection Logic
Dr. Bruce Chilton of Bard College offers a series of video lectures on the resurrection.
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Praying with Jesus
Dr. Bruce Chilton of Bard College
offers a two-part series on the Lord's Prayer.
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mentioned in the first video.