A public lecture on the book of Genesis is set for Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Abilene Christian University.

Dr. Mark Hamilton, professor of Old Testament at ACU, will deliver an address titled “Genesis and Its World” beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Packer Forum of the Brown Library on the ACU Campus. Admission is free. The lecture also will be available on Zoom. CLICK HERE to register for the Zoom webinar.

The presentation is sponsored by ACU’s Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts. Hamilton is in the process of writing an extensive commentary on Genesis.

The following is a news release from the Center:

“Few books in the Bible capture our imaginations the way the book of Genesis does! From the drama of creation, to the tragic experiences of early humans, to the hopeful promises offered to Abraham and his kin, Genesis is full of fascinating stories about God, the world, and humanity that are deeply formative of faith.”

Hamilton did graduate work at ACU before earning a Ph.D. on the Hebrew Bible at Harvard University. He is currently Robert and Kay Onstead Professor of Biblical Studies in ACU’s College of Biblical Studies. Hamilton is a gifted teacher, preaches regularly in churches, and is the author of many books, reviews, and articles for a variety of audiences.