Ray C. Petry was Professor of Church History at Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:50). After which, Ray Petry is introduced (0:51-1:38). Petry’s message is on influential historical Christian figures. Petry begins with introduction (1:39-3:03). After which, he discusses the historical life and contributions of Arnold Schoenberg (3:04-34:04). He continues by exploring the life and contributions of the historic figure Le Corbusier (34:05-54:42). He concludes by stating that all “history comes alive with people” (54:43-58:33). The service closes in prayer (58:34-58:55).
Ray C. Petry was Professor of Church History at Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. The service begins with an introduction of Ray Petry (0:00-2:10). Petry’s message is on “practitioners of the Hebrew Christian tradition.” Petry begins by introducing four historical men: Olivier Messiaen, Benjamin Britten, Arnold Schoenberg and Le Corbusier (2:11-9:31). He continues by discussing Olivier Messiaen, and his contribution to the Christian faith (9:32-33:30). In addition, he explores Benjamin Britten’s life and contributions to Christianity (33:31-53:33). He concludes by challenging his audience to contemplate upon these historical figures and their works (53:34-54:15).