Can Christians Be Rich? New Testament Scholar and Author Craig Blomberg Discusses Wealth at the Baylor University W.C. Dobbs Lecture
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WACO, Texas (March 23, 2018) – Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary will host Craig Blomberg, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary, for the W.C. Dobbs Lecture at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, in Paul W. Powell Chapel, 1100 S. Third St.
Blomberg's lecture, "Christians in an Age of Wealth," discusses the compatibility, or lack thereof, of wealth and Christianity in today's society.
"What is the biggest rival for allegiance to Jesus Christ in America today?" asked Blomberg. "Could it be materialism? Could, as in ancient Israel, that rival god be found in almost every gathering of God's people as well as outside it? Can Christians just continue their affluent lifestyles and massive expenditures on church facilities with no damage to their souls? Isn't wealth a good gift that God wants us to enjoy? Come explore these topics with me at this year Dobbs' lecture and the events around it."
Blomberg holds a Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, and he is the author, co-author or co-editor of 15 books and more than 80 articles in journals or multi-author works. Blomberg's research and writings focus on the historical reliability of the Scriptures, money and stewardship, gender roles, Mormonism, hermeneutics and exegetical method.
Blomberg, notably interviewed in Lee Strobel's book, "The Case for Christ," has authored numerous books such as "The Historical Reliability of the Gospels," "Making Sense of the New Testament: Three Crucial Questions," and "Christians in an Age of Wealth: A Biblical Theology of Stewardship."
His lecture will focus on many of the topics discussed in the latter book about money, stewardship and the role of wealth in Christianity.
The W.C. Dobbs Endowed Lectureship was established in 1995 by W.C. Dobbs, Ph.D., retired professor of Christian ethics at Mobile College in Mobile, Alabama.
For more information, visit the Truett Seminary website.
by Brooke Battersby, student newswriter, (254) 710-6805
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