The opening chapters of the Gospel of Luke contain stories not found anywhere else in the New Testament. In these four sessions, we will explore the annunciation and birth stories of John the Baptist and Jesus. We’ll read the famous songs of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, and short sections of the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, which provide intriguing parallels.

Join us to read and translate passages from the New Testament, with opportunities to discuss exegetical as well as linguistic issues. This group is best suited to those with intermediate level Ancient or New Testament Greek.

Upcoming dates and readings:

13th April: Luke 1:1-25; Genesis 17:15-22, 30:22-24 (LXX)

11th May: Luke 1:26-45, 57-66

8th June: Luke 1:46-56, 1 Samuel 2:1-10 (LXX), Luke 1:67-80

13th July: Luke 2:1-32

The Septuagint (LXX) is available online at https://www.stepbible.org/version.jsp?version=LXX

Times | Second Mondays of the month, 7.30pm - 8.45pm 

Tutor: | Bex White,  PhD candidate in Theology and Religious Studies at King’s College London

Venue | Online via Zoom

Cost | £10 per session 

How to Book You can book online here using the Book Now button above. You may also call the Box Office on 01727 890290. Booking closes at 12 noon on the day of the event. Joining instructions will be sent after this time.  Clergy and Readers in St Albans Diocese have complimentary access to our Adult Learning courses, talks, study days, and reading groups. For clergy/Reader bookings, please email [email protected] with your name and role and we will confirm your place.