The Book of Jeremiah Chapters 1-20

10 weekly sessions online, on Mondays at 1.30pam - 3.30pm, starting from Monday 19 January.

Overview

Being called a “Jeremiah” is not much of a complement these days; it suggests someone with a pessimistic outlook on life. But is that fair on the prophet Jeremiah? He lived through turbulent times and witnessed the fall of the city of Jerusalem to the Babylonians and the destruction of the Temple of Solomon. His book is a rich deposit of material from someone seeking to explain the meaning of the times in which he lived. Does he have anything to say to us in our own turbulent times?

The course aims to read chapters 1-20 of Jeremiah covering 2 chapters per session and to explore their potential meanings. Furthermore to apply scrutiny to some of the conflicting interpretations of a number of modern commentators

Anyone with an interest in biblical studies will enjoy this course.

Syllabus

There will be no class on Monday 16 February

1. Chapters 1-2
2. Chapters 3-4
3. Chapters 5-6
4. Chapters 7-8
5. Chapters 9-10
6. Chapters 11-12
7. Chapters 13-14
8. Chapters 15-16
9. Chapters 17-18
10. Chapters 19-20

Course lecturer

Michael Tunnicliffe is a long standing tutor for Liverpool Continuing Education teaching both face to face and online courses. These are usually in the field of ancient history and religious studies.

He is a graduate of the Universities of Birmingham (BA & MA) where he read Theology, and Cambridge (MLitt.) where he researched on Isaiah 25:6-8 in the Bible.

His interest in wider Middle Eastern studies is demonstrated by a Diploma in Judaism and Jewish Christian Relations from Birmingham and a Certificate in Egyptology from the University of Manchester. He is author of a commentary on the Old Testament books of Ezra Nehemiah and Chronicles and writes articles for Ancient Egypt magazine.  

Course fee

• Standard fee: £155
• Concession fee: £80