Gary Burge has been Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College since 1992. "I want my students to grasp how knowing the unique world of the Middle East in antiquity shapes how we read the New Testament today. Jesus' cultural reflexes were different than ours and unless we understand him in his world, we risk misrepresenting his story. The setting of first century Palestine must be the lens through which we read the gospels. This has been the passion of my career since the 1970s and I want my students to inherit it."

Gary has spoken at a number of conferences at Mission Springs, most recently at our 2005 Family Camp. His expert teaching, personal style, and timely applications will keep you coming back for more. Gary has authored two excellent volumes for the NIV Application Commentary series: one on the Gospel of John, the other on the Letters of John. We are excited to have Gary back with us again for this special week.