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Land & Air for Greece and Turkey, Barbara Rossing and Esther Menn, Lutheran School of Theology
Land Only for Greece and Turkey, Barbara Rossing and Esther Menn, Lutheran School of Theology
Land Only for Greece
Land Only for Turkey
Greece and Turkey, Barbara Rossing and Esther Menn, Lutheran School of Theology
May 21 - June 6, 2024
Embark on a captivating journey with Professor Esther Menn and Professor Barbara Rossing, exploring the historical and cultural treasures of Turkey and Greece. Highlights of this tour include visits to iconic sites such as the Hagia Sophia, the Acropolis, and the mystical landscape of Cappadocia. You'll delve into ancient history with stops at Philippi and Pergamum, while also immersing in the rich heritage of Ephesus, and enjoying the rejuvenating thermal spa in Pamukkale. This unique tour offers a perfect balance of historical exploration, cultural immersion, and natural beauty, all under the expert guidance of Professor Esther Menn and Professor Barbara Rossing. Don't miss the optional experiences, like the hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, which promise to make this journey truly unforgettable.
Esther Menn is the Ralph W. and Marilyn R. Klein Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. She has an extensive background in teaching and research, including at the University of Virginia, where she achieved associate rank and tenure. She has published works on Jewish-Christian relations and delivered papers at the Society of Biblical Literature.
Menn actively participates in Jewish-Christian relations, and she co-hosts a travel seminar titled "World of the Bible: Ancient Sites and Current Struggles in the Holy Land."
She holds a doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Chicago, where she received the Susan Colver Rosenberger Prize for her dissertation. She also conducted additional studies at Hebrew University of Jerusalem and other institutions.
At LSTC, Menn teaches Old Testament courses, chairs the Bible division, and organizes events and conferences in Jewish-Christian relations.
Dr. Barbara R. Rossing is a distinguished New Testament professor at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago since 1994. With a passion for teaching and preaching the Bible's relevance in public life, she holds degrees from Carleton College, Yale University Divinity School, and Harvard University.
Her diverse career includes pastoral roles, directorship for Global Mission Interpretation, and chaplaincy at Harvard University Divinity School. Dr. Rossing's contributions extend to lecturing and preaching at ELCA synod assemblies and global mission events, as well as participation in ecumenical theological conferences.
She is a renowned public theologian, appearing in media such as "CBS Sixty Minutes," The History Channel, and National Geographic.
Dr. Rossing's published works include "The Rapture Exposed: The Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation" (Basic Books, 2004) and "The Choice Between Two Cities: Whore, Bride and Empire in the Apocalypse" (Trinity Press, 1999), among others.
