Fr. John Dear and the Beatitudes Center will welcome activist, theologian, and scripture scholar Ched Myers on Saturday, March 7 to speak about his new book on the Gospel of Luke: Healing Affluenza and Resisting Plutocracy: Luke’s Jesus and Sabbath Economics (available here from Fortress Press.)
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Ched has published hundreds of articles and eight books, including Binding the Strong Man: A Political Reading of Mark’s Story of Jesus (Orbis Books, 1988). He and his partner Elaine Enns are ecumenical Mennonites based in southern California where they lead Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries. He has taught around North America and brings a fresh scholarly political reading to the Gospels.
Use this link to register. Cost is $30 — scholarships are available. Email Kassandra with the Beatitudes Center: beatitudescentermb@gmail.com.
Use this link to read more about Ched Myers and Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries.
The program will begin 11am Pacific/ 12pm Mountain/ 1pm Central/ 2pm Eastern time. You will receive the zoom link a few days beforehand, so be on the lookout, and a recording link afterwards. Scholarships are available.
Cancellation policy: Refunds will not be honored after the zoom link is sent out. If you have any questions, please email Kassandra at: beatitudescentermb@gmail.com