An evening with Dr David Wenham examining Philip Pullman’s new book on Jesus.
Sunday 9th May, 6.30pm
Chestnut Grove School, Balham
The eagerly anticipated new book by Philip Pullman is The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ. The children’s author, who is best know for trilogy The Dark Materials, has said,
“By the time the gospels were being written, Paul had already begun to transform the story of Jesus into something altogether new and extraordinary, and some of his version influenced what the gospel writers put in theirs”.
Did the apostle Paul change the message of Jesus? How has the church put together the Bible? Is there a difference between Jesus and Christ? Join us for an assessment of Pullman’s work by leading New Testament scholar, Dr David Wenham.
A talk followed by time for your questions. All are welcome. Free.
Speaker
Dr David Wenham is Vice Principal of Trinity College, Bristol, and is also chairman of the New Testament Group of the Tyndale Fellowship. He is a leading scholar on the relationship between Paul and Jesus. After studying theology in Cambridge and Manchester University, he taught New Testament in India and then at Wycliffe Hall and the University of Oxford for 24 years. He is a clear and engaging speaker.
His publications include, Paul: Follower of Jesus or Founder of Christianity? and Paul and Jesus the True Story. Pre-order his new book now, which is published in June (click below).
Venue
Chestnut Grove School,
Boundaries Road,
Balham,
London, SW12 8JZ. Map
Travel
Train
The nearest train station is Balham on Balham High Road, which is two minutes walk from the school.
Tube
The nearest tube station is Balham Tube station on the Northern Line. The station is located on Balham High Road.
Bus
Bus number 155, 249, 315, 355 and N155 stop close by on Balham High Road.
Car
Follow the A24 (Balham High Road) into Balham. At the crossroad with the train and tube stations on either side, turn into Chestnut Grove and then take the first left at the mini roundabout into Boundaries Road.
Parking
There are about 40 free parking spaces in the school, which are accessed from the Boundaries Road entrance. After 5.30pm there is free parking on Boundaries Road, Hearnville Road and surrounding streets.
Directions
Chestnut Grove school is located behind the Balham Tup pub, just round the corner from the overland and tube train stations. From Balham High Road, turn down Chestnut Grove and take the first left into Boundaries Road at the Balham Tup. You will see the high green fencing and the entrance of the school on your right, before the bridge. Go down the school drive, past the AstroTurf football pitches, and the reception of the school is on your right.
Hosted by Christ Church Balham and Holy Redeemer Streatham
