Light of the World Session 1: The Meaning of Memory

Amy-Jill Levine describes how the Angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah, and how Elizabeth's pregnancy echoes that of other Old Testament matriarchs. She shows ho...

Light of the World Session 2: The Promise of Potential

Amy-Jill Levine explores the events around the annunciation to Mary from the Angel Gabriel. Levine places these characters in the context of Old Testament stori...

Light of the World Session 3: The Journey to Joy

In Session 3, Amy-Jill Levine discusses the Journey to Joy.

Light of the World Session 4: The Gifts of the Gentiles

Dive deep into the history of the birth of Christ.

Amy-Jill Levine reveals the history of the Magi in Matthew's story of Jesus' birth. She discusses the star that led the Magi, their visit to Mary and Joseph, an...

Light of the World Preview

Advent is not only the perfect time to read the story of the birth of Jesus; it’s also a great time to dive deeper into the biblical texts that surround the e...