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Can we trust the New Testament? In a culture that dismisses faith as unreasonable, can we remain confident that the Bible is both reliable and relevant? Bible Society Australia, in partnership with The Centre for Public Christianity and City Bible Forum, presents an evening with historian, author and public advocate for the Christian Faith Dr John Dickson. In 2012 Bible Society Australia is running a campaign called “Live Light in 25 Words” to see people engage with the Bible and to develop a love of reading and applying the Words of Scripture. This event addresses the authenticity of the Bible and focuses on how history supports the reliability and centrality of the gospels. Dr John Dickson (PhD) is a Director of the Centre for Public Christianity (publicchristianity.org) who writes regularly for mainstream newspapers and appears in the media promoting thoughtful Christianity. He is the presenter of two major historical documentaries for commercial television, The Christ Files and Life of Jesus. The author of a dozen books, he is also a Senior Research Fellow of the Department of Ancient History at Australia’s Macquarie University and is a Lecturer on the Historical Jesus for Sydney University’s Department of Jewish Studies. He lives with his wife and three children in Sydney’s North Shore, where he also serves as a local parish minister. Live light in 25 words www.biblesociety.org.au/25words citybibleforum.org/Melbourne “No one does a better job of presenting the historical case for Jesus than John Dickson. Good humoured, great scholarship and an ability to answer the hard questions on everyone’s lips. Don’t miss him!” Dr Greg Clarke, CEO Bible Society Australia 4th September 2012 Melbourne City Conference Centre Auditorium 333 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000 8.00pm– 9.30pm Free online registration for reserved seating: http://www.trybooking.com/BQPQ Free Admission Live light in 25 words www.biblesociety.org.au/25words citybibleforum.org/Melbourne.

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