Annual Lecture
Contact: Jerry Hwang
The IBR Annual Lecture presents IBR members and guests with important research in the field of biblical studies that includes cross-discipline respondents and concludes with Q&A. It is followed each year by a publisher-sponsored reception with a free book for IBR members. Non-members are warmly welcomed to attend both.
7:00 to 8:30 pm
11/22/2024
Sapphire BCDFGH - Hilton Bayfront
This year's IBR annual lecture features one speaker for Unscripted, IBR's forum to present new and innovative ideas in an engaging manner inspired by the famous TED talks. Scholars will speak without notes and are encouraged to use a variety of media to help the audience interact with their ideas. All are welcome to attend.
Jerry Hwang, Singapore Bible College, Presiding (5 min)
Welcome
Lynn Cohick, Houston Christian University (10 min)
Scripture Reading and Prayer (9 min)
Introduction
May Young, Taylor University, (5 min)
Beth Stovell, Ambrose University College and Seminary
The Word Made Flesh, Our Tabernacling King: Johannine Kingdom Theology (25 min)
Discussion (20 min)
Presentation by Baker Academic
Recent Lectures
2022
David DeSilva, Ashland Theological Seminary
2019
- Craig A. Evans, Houston Baptist University
“When Abiathar was High Priest”: Is the Reading in Mark 2:26 an Error? Observations on Pre-Text Textual Criticism - Elizabeth Shively, University of St. Andrews, Respondent
- Karl Kutz, Multnomah University, Respondent
2018
- Richard Hays, Duke University
Figural Exegesis and the Retrospective Re-cognition of Israel’s Story - Jeannine Brown, Bethel Seminary (San Diego, CA), Respondent
- Scot McKnight, Northern Seminary, Respondent
2017
- John Walton, Wheaton College (Illinois)
Understanding Torah: Ancient Legal Text, Covenant Stipulation, and Christian Scripture - Myrto Theocharous, Greek Bible College, Athens, Respondent
- Bruce Wells, Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA), Respondent