Date: Monday 23rd May 2011 at 7.30 pm
Venue: Physics Library (Room 64), Old Main Building, University of NSW
Topic: Dating New Testament Documents
Speaker: Peter Eyland, a former lecturer in the School of Physics at UNSW, has an MA in Ancient History from Macquarie University.          Click on Event Title for more information.
Cost: A donation of $10 would be appreciated, but is not mandatory.      

Abstract: Dating NT documents has been a controversial matter at times, with some giving very late dates and others very early dates. In this talk various factors such as their physical, written and textual properties are discussed. This will include the materials, the ink, multi-spectral imaging and carbon dating. It also includes construction and provenance, calendric complexity, writing styles and transmission of various text types and versions.

Parking (in non-reserved spots) is available in the multi-storey car park at UNSW Gate 14 on Barker St or on the nearby suburban streets. A light supper will follow the lecture and discussion.  For further information contact Prof Peter Barry (p.barry@unsw.edu.au ; 0419 243 685) or Dr Lewis Jones (lewis.jones@simeonnetwork.org ; 0418 605 687).