You are invited to attend A Bible Talk on The Book of Deuteronomy

The book of Deuteronomy is known as the Second Law.  It is a loved and special book for Christians and Jews.  The talk will focus on why Deuteronomy was written, its authorship, surprising history and how it differs from the First Law as given in Exodus.  The talk is non-denominational and open to all who might be interested in gaining an insight into this fascinating chronicle.

October 10, 2015 from 2—4 p.m.

Christian Science Society

619 W. Birch Avenue

Flagstaff, AZ  86001

928-556-0510

This talk will be given by R. Derek Swire, C.S.  Derek has been a long time student and researcher of the Bible and its history. His studies include Bible courses at The Principia College, courses presented by the Asilomar Bible Conference, Bible Roads under the tutelage of Madelon Maupon, courses presented by Cobbey Crisler, former Professor of Biblical History at Daycroft School and renowned scholar, lecturer and conductor of tours throughout the Holy Land, and texts by Karen King, Winn Professor of Ecclesiastical Study at Harvard Divinity School, Elaine Page's, Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion at Princeton University and Bart D. Ehrman, Chair of the department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Derek had a theatrical career on Broadway and for major repertory theatres as an actor, stage manager and director and as Managing Director of Los Angeles Ballet. He then entered into film production work for Orion Pictures, MGM, and Phoenix Pictures. He had been involved in spiritual healing work for many years and entered full-time into the public healing practice of Christian Science 10 years ago.