Amos the Prophet Study with Dr. Frank Eakin

Beginning on Sunday, November 2, Dr. Frank E. Eakin, Jr., will offer the first session of a survey of the biblical prophet Amos.  The class convenes at 10:10-10:55 a.m. in the Old Parish Hall of Little St. Mary’s on four consecutive Sundays in November, including, November 2, 9, 16, and 23. The course will concentrate on the issue of justice as seen in ancient and contemporary frames of reference.  It presumes no prior study of the prophets, will seek to present Amos for both the 8th century as well as the 21st century, and will welcome the questions of class participants as the course moves through the Book of Amos.

Dr. Frank E. Eakin, Jr. and his wife Frances are active communicants of St. Mary’s Church, and both serve on the Adult Ministries Committee. Dr. Eakin is a professor of religious studies at the University of Richmond. He has held the Weinstein and Rosenthal Jewish and Christian Studies Chair since 1988. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Richmond, a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. degree from Duke University. Professor Eakin’s research interests are in Old Testament history and thought; American Judaism; and the Jewish-Christian relationship and the impact of religion on cultural expression.