Come hear from Erich S. Gruen, who will be a visiting lecturer for the ANES (Ancient Near Eastern Studies) program. He will be speaking on “Biblical Tales Retold and the Authority of the Scriptures” in the first of two lectures this week; all interested students, faculty and staff are welcome.
This event will be held Tuesday, 21 September at 7 p.m. in the Reynolds Auditorium (1060 HBLL).
Erich S. Gruen was the Gladys Rehard Wood Professor of History and Classics at the University of California—Berkeley, where he taught from 1966 until 2006. His numerous books include studies of Roman and Hellenistic history and, more recently, works on the status and experience of Jews in the ancient world. Dr. Gruen remains actively engaged in research, writing, and mentoring.