Georgetown's Temple B'nai Chaim Examines Jewish Identity In Talk

GEORGETOWN, Conn. -- A program entitled "Jewish Identity in the First Century CE" will be presented on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. at Temple B'nai Chaim in Georgetown.

The Rev. K. Jason Coker, the pastor at Wilton Baptist Church, will discuss his recent book, "James in Postcolonial Perspective," at Temple B'nai Chaim in Georgetown.
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There will be a presentation on Early Judaism and the New Testament Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m., at Temple B'nai Chaim, 82 Portland Ave., Georgetown.
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Sandra Diamond Fox

11/09/2015 4:00 a.m.

The Rev. K. Jason Coker, pastor at Wilton Baptist Church, will discuss his recent book, "James in Postcolonial Perspective."

His book discusses how two first century CE Jews, both followers of Jesus, negotiated Jewish identity in relation to the Roman Empire. James, Jesus's brother, argues for a "pure" Jewish identity while confronting Roman assimilation. Paul, a controversial figure in the early Jesus movement, accommodates Greco-Roman culture in ways that put him at odds with James.

They both are anti-Roman and attempting to answer the question: What does it mean to be a Jew?

The public is invited to attend. Temple B'nai Chaim is at 82 Portland Ave., Georgetown. For more information, call 203-544-8695.

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