AT A time when the Bible is coming under increased attack from those who believe it to be mere fable than fact, the school of religion and theology at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), a seventh-day adventist institution, will be hosting its 'Bible in the Light of Archaeology' symposium, which seeks to bring together major players in the field of archaeology and religion.
The one-day symposium, which will be held this Thursday, at the university's main auditorium is expected to attract not only NCU students of theology, but seventh-day adventist pastors from across the church's three conferences and mission and other ministers and religious enthusiasts from across the island. The symposium is open to the public.
Dean of the school of religion and theology, Dr. Vassell Kerr, says the decision to focus on archaeology and the Bible in this year's symposium stemmed mainly from the influence of Christian archaeologists Drs. Paul and Helena Gregor, both of whom lecture at the university.
"We all have an interest in this area. Many persons across the world are digging, excavating, seeking out truth. We need to do our own, we need to explore our island as well, we need to
excavate. It is not just a part of our biblical, but our social and environmental heritage," he said.
Two major presenters for the symposium will be coming into the island from the prestigious Andrews University in Michigan in the United States. They are Dr. Randall Younker, professor in Old Testament and biblical archaeology, and Dr. David Merling, professor in Old Testament and history and antiquity.
The professors will make presentations on four major themes: 'The Reliability of the Old Testament', 'Digging in King Solomon's Ruin', 'The Search for Noah's Ark' and 'Daniel and the Dead Sea Scrolls'.
