# Event Details - **Event Name**: Patterns of Promise: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: A Study Day with the Dominican Friars at Blackfriars, OxfordAbout this EventWhat do Adam, Joshua, the Son of Man and the suffering Job have to do with Jesus Christ? The writers of the New Testament saw the Old Testament as a world alive with patterns, promises and mysteries pointing towards Christ. Join us at Blackfriars Oxford to learn how to read these ancient texts with new eyes—and to discover how the story of prophets and patriarchs opens into the Gospel.This study day for lay people is designed to strengthen your faith and understanding (online attendance also available: see below). Fr Nicholas Crowe OP (Prior Provincial, Province of England) and Fr Richard Ounsworth OP (Prior, Holy Cross, Leicester) will be your guides on this exploration of the Christian faith.A Type of the One to Come - St Paul's typological reading of the Old TestamentWhat's in a Name? - The Joshua Christology of HebrewsThis day will be followed by two online sessions on the following Monday evenings (2 & 9 November), 7.30pm UK time, to consolidate and further develop your understanding of this theme.'I saw in the night visions' - Jesus as the Son of ManFailing to find Christ? - The problem of the Book of JobAs well as talks and discussions, the day will allow you opportunities to pray in the beautiful Blackfriars church, and to have conversations with the friars and with other participants.Lunch and refreshments are provided (please notify of any dietary requirements).Booking: please donate to cover our costs (suggested amount: £40 full / £20 concession). Donations can be added via EventBrite when you book, or here: https://www.blackfriars.org.uk/supporting-blackfriars/donate/donate-in-support-of-studium-short-courses/Unable to attend in person? The two talks will be livestreamed (you must register for the online event: ). https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/patterns-of-promise-online-only-discovering-christ-in-the-old-testament-tickets-2000146393706Data Protection and Privacy:In booking a place on, and participating in this event, you are sharing your personal data with a third-party company (EventBrite), as well as with Blackfriars Studium (part of The English Province of the Order of Preachers). The following links explain how your data are processed:EventBrite's Privacy PolicyBlackfriars Studium Privacy Notice https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e5f37b90-bb16-11f1-b3b2-49ce17995ad7-rimg-w655-h740-dcd8d8c8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e62253c0-bb16-11f1-b3b2-49ce17995ad7-rimg-w666-h740-dcd8e8f8-gmir.jpg Timetable (not final)🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMTHE FOLLOWING TIMETABLE IS NOT FINAL AND IS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMMass in Blackfriars’ church🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMIntroductory Session🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:00 PMTALK 1🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLunch / Midday Prayer🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTALK 2🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PMRefreshments Break🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PMInteractive session (in-person only). - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/patterns-of-promise-discovering-christ-in-the-old-testament/100002000145036647 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, virtual, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: Blackfriars, Oxford - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Blackfriars, Oxford - **lat**: 51.7561011 - **long**: -1.2599698999999873 - **full address**: Blackfriars, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Patterns of Promise: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/aac3d513e2d6cb448c00dadda7a0f65518b0aad1418af116d0a121a7a23ec934-rimg-w1200-h600-dc380808-gmir.jpg?v=1789047074 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Patterns of Promise: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament being held? - **A:** Patterns of Promise: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament takes place on Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Blackfriars, Oxford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Patterns of Promise: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament? - **A:** Patterns of Promise: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament is organized by Blackfriars Studium, Oxford. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Patterns of Promise: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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