From the First Century to the Twenty-First: The Timeless Ethics of Jesus' Parables

The Community at the Crossing—an ecumenical group of young people living for a year on the Cathedral close—regularly hosts distinguished guest scholars and teachers. The Bridge Seminars offer an opportunity to learn from some of these eminent thinkers in an intimate, roundtable setting, side-by-side with members of the Community at the Crossing.

Discover anew the well-known parables of Jesus such as the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the Laborers in the Vineyard by exploring their rich historical context, their connections to Jewish teaching, and their meanings for today.

Dr. Amy-Jill Levine (Vanderbilt University; Hartford International University for Religion and Peace), a world-renowned scholar of biblical studies and Jewish-Christian relations, received in 2023 the Hubert Walter Award for Interfaith Cooperation from the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The class schedule is
March 9, 10am - 12pm and 2:30pm - 4:30pm
March 10, 10am – 12pm and 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Attendance is required at both days of this seminar.