Tough Read

Fascinated by the supposed discovery of the "lost tomb of Jesus," unveiled last week on the Discovery Channel? Karen King, professor of ecclesiastical history at Harvard Divinity School and author of The Gospel of Mary of Magdala, will be discussing her newest book, Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity, co-authored with Elaine Pagels, 7 p.m. Thursday at Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane. The ancient Coptic text contends Judas betrayed Jesus at his request. Admission is free. Call 214-523-2270 or visit phumc.org.
Thu., March 15, 7 p.m.