Topic: "Prophets, Psalms, Job, and Mary Baker Eddy's Biblical Interpretation"
CedarS Camps Fall 2024 Bible study features great poetic texts from the major prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel), Psalms, and wisdom literature (Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes) of the Hebrew Bible. Grow in your understanding of the healing messages of justice, awe, and steadfast love in the Hebrew Bible’s prophets, literary masterpiece (Job), and hymnal (Psalms) in their literary and historical contexts. Explore the major prophets’ groundbreaking insights about God during crises, including Second Isaiah’s declarations of monotheism and God’s mothering love, Ezekiel’s emphasis on God’s awesome holiness, and Jeremiah’s message of a new covenant. Wrestle with vital questions and theological breakthroughs in the book of Job. Probe the spiritual significance of the genres, editing, and imagery of Psalms. Revel in the wisdom of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Gain a deeper appreciation of Mary Baker Eddy’s use and interpretation of key texts from the Hebrew Bible in light of writings about these same biblical texts by women, Bible scholars, and ministers in nineteenth-century New England, including her childhood pastors. Learn about and use resources and approaches for deeper Bible study. Discuss the Hebrew Bible's awe-inspiring relevance to our lives and world.
Facilitator Bio
Dr. Barry R. Huff is Professor of Religious Studies at Principia College, where he has taught since 2008 and twice been selected by the student body as Principia College’s Teacher of the Year. Many of the college courses that he has taught relate to the topics of this Bible study, including Wisdom Literature and Psalms, Hebrew Prophets, Old Testament, Biblical Interpretation, The Life of Mary Baker Eddy, and Christian Science Movement: Biblical Interpretation. Biblical studies was the emphasis of Barry’s master’s degrees from Eden Theological Seminary and Columbia Theological Seminary and of his Ph.D. from Union Presbyterian Seminary. He wrote his master’s thesis and Ph.D. dissertation on the book of Job and has published essays on Job in Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology and Seeking Wisdom’s Depths and Torah’s Heights: Essays in Honor of Samuel E. Balentine, edited by Barry R. Huff and Patricia Vesely (Smyth & Helwys, 2020).
Barry has conducted archival research on Mary Baker Eddy and nineteenth-century biblical interpretation through fellowships with The Mary Baker Eddy Library, Massachusetts Historical Society, and New England Regional Fellowship Consortium. He serves as a researcher at The Mary Baker Eddy Library, and his essay, “Mary Baker Eddy: Liberating Interpreter of the Pauline Corpus,” appears in Strangely Familiar: Protofeminist Interpretations of Patriarchal Biblical Texts, edited by Nancy Calvert-Koyzis and Heather Weir (Society of Biblical Literature, 2009). Since giving his first Bible talk at CedarS Family Camp in 2000, Barry has given hundreds of Bible talks and workshops from coast to coast, lectured in Greece, Israel, and Jordan on Principia Lifelong Learning Trips, and presented papers to six different sections at Annual Meetings of the Society of Biblical Literature. He looks forward to returning home to CedarS Camps for its Fall 2024 Bible Study.
In-Person Bible Study
Bible study can be even more meaningful when done in community. The opportunity to discuss ideas with others, ask questions, hear multiple perspectives, and share and gain new insights is priceless.
- Enjoy fellowship, meals, gracious hospitality, undistracted study, CedarS Bible Lands Park, and the peaceful beauty of the Ozarks. It's an opportunity to connect with fellow Bible study participants, make new friends, and spend quality time with each other.
- Musicians Matthew Hammond and Davya Flaharty will open the Bible study with a hymn sing featuring hymns grounded in the Hebrew Bible. Each session will include singing a hymn relevant to the topic.
- Click here for the preliminary schedule.
- Financial assistance is available through The Campership Fund.
- Session recordings will be available to all registrants for a full year following the event.
- See below for transportation and pricing details.
Financial assistance: Financial Assistance is available through The Campership Fund for both the in-person and virtual classes. CedarS also has camperships as needed. We want to make sure this wonderful opportunity is available to every earnest seeker!
We look forward to welcoming you home to CedarS!
Virtual Bible Study
If you are not able to join us in person, virtual participation is possible through CedarS.
- Participate in real time during all Bible study sessions (Friday evening, September 27 through Monday evening, September 30). You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share your insights live.
- Session recordings will be available to all registrants for a full year following the event.
- Click here for the preliminary schedule for virtual participants.
- Cost: $150/person - Each individual participant will need to register for the virtual program.
- Financial assistance is available through The Campership Fund.
Financial assistance: Financial Assistance is available through The Campership Fund for both the in-person and virtual classes. CedarS also has camperships as needed. We want to make sure this wonderful opportunity is available to every earnest seeker!
Extended Stay Option: October 1-3
Want extra time to reflect on the Bible Study in the peaceful environment of CedarS? Join us for the extended stay option!
- Enjoy an additional 1-2 days at CedarS to reflect, pray, study, and enjoy nature in a peaceful, loving atmosphere.
- Meals are included.
- Optional camp activites: nature walks, pickleball, Bible Lands Park tours, horseback riding...
- Optional speciality activity: Work with Matthew and Davya in a small group setting to compose your own original psalm.
- Optional October 1 day trip to Branson, Missouri's renowned Sight and Sound Theater to watch the production of Queen Esther. There will be an additional charge of $67/ticket.
CedarS Housing Selections for In-Person Program:
Live onsite at CedarS in single, double, or triple/quad room with private bathrooms. Enjoy great meals and camp activities during free time.
Single room...........................$895
Double room........................$775 per person
Triple/Quad room..............$675 per person
Deluxe All-Weather Cabins (bottom bunk - max of 4-6 people per cabin).....$600 per person
Commuter option............$475 (includes all meals, activities, workshops, and course materials)
All housing prices include meals, snacks, meeting rooms, activities, workshops, and course materials. Linens are included with all housing arrangements.
Cancellations are refundable, minus a $50 office fee.
Extended Stay Pricing:
Includes meals, lodging in your prior room/cabin, activities, Psalm-writing workshops, and access to CedarS grounds. A return airport shuttle service for extended stay guests will only be available on Thursday, October 3rd.
One day (check out Wednesday, October 2nd at 10am)...........................$90
Two day (check out Thursday, October 3rd at 10am)...................$160
Check In & Check Out:
CHECK-IN:
The check-in table will be open from 3:00-6:00pm on Friday, September 27th. Staff will show guests to their room to get settled before dinner is served at 6:00pm.
CHECK-OUT:
There is no class on the morning of Tuesday, October 1st, and regular departure is between 9:00-10:00am. Check-out for Extended Stay guests is between 9:00-10:00am on October 2nd or 3rd.
See below for airport shuttle timing.
CedarS Shuttle Service and Transportation Details:
Shuttle service is available to and from the Springfield, MO (SGF) and St. Louis (STL) airports. Here are some key travel details:
Flying into St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL):
- Incoming flights: The STL shuttle will depart for CedarS from the St. Louis Airport at 2:00 p.m on Friday, September 27th, in time for dinner and the first meeting immediately following dinner.
- Departing flights for regular program guests: The return shuttle to the St. Louis Airport will be on Tuesday, October 1st, in time for 2:00 p.m. or later flights.
- There is no class on the morning of October 1st, and departure is at 9:00 a.m. immediately after breakfast.
- Departing flights for extended stay guests: The return shuttle to the St. Louis Airport will be on Thursday, October 3rd, in time for 2:00 p.m. or later flights.
- Cost: $80/person each way
Flying into Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF):
- Incoming flights: The Springfield, MO shuttle will depart for Cedars from the airport at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27th, in time for dinner and the first meeting immediately following dinner.
- The return for regular program guests to Springfield, MO will be on Tuesday, October 1st, in time for noon or later flights.
- There is no class on the morning of October 1st, and departure is at 9:00 a.m. immediately after breakfast.
- Please book flights into Springfield, MO (SGF -1 hour away) and NOT Springfield, IL (4 hours away)!
- Departing flights for extended stay guests: The return shuttle to the Springfield, MO (SGF) airport will be on Thursday, October 3rd, in time for noon or later flights.
- Cost: $60/person each way
Please send your itinerary to office@cedarscamps.org when you book your flights.
Questions:
Housing, transportation, and enrollment questions: CedarS Camps at office@cedarscamps.org
