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Psalms: With Rev’d Associate Professor Matthew Anstey
September 29 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM AEST
The Psalms hold a special place in the hearts and minds of many people of faith. Their evocative metaphors, searching questions, rapturous praise, and darkest depths, speak to us in multifacted ways which are central to faith and life. This talk will explore the rich tapestry of the Book of Psalms and will include an in depth exploration of Psalms 120 and 123, building on the work Matthew has been doing in preparing a new liturgical translation of the Psalter for use in Anglican churches in Australia.
Bio
Matthew is an Anglican priest and a Biblical Hebrew Scholar. His PhD was in Hebrew linguistics and won a prestigious Australian Research Council Fellowship to write in this area at St Marks National Theological Centre in Canberra. He continues as an honorary research fellow, lecturer and doctoral supervisor at a number of Australian universities. Matthew’s scholarly interest is now focussed on his preparation of a new liturgical translation of the Psalms for public worship. He is parish priest of St Theodore’s Anglican Parish, Toorak Gardens in Adelaide and has been a member of the Anglican General Synod since 2017 as an advocate for an inclusive and affirming Church
