Father John Dear speaking on The Gospel of Peace: A Commentary on Matthew, Mark, and Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence. Free and open to the public. Books may be purchased.
“John Dear is one of the few towering figures in the Christian Nonviolent Freedom and Peace Movement in our time! This powerful book should not be missed!” ~Cornell West
“Peace be with you,” Jesus said again and again.
Author, teacher of nonviolence, and activist, Father John Dear offers here the first ever commentary on the Synoptic Gospels from the perspective of active nonviolence, in the tradition of Gandhi and Dr. King. He walks through every line of the three synoptic Gospels pointing out Jesus’ practice and teachings of nonviolence each step of the way.
March 12, 7 pm Student Engagement Center Ballroom, Incarnate Word University.
In person or online. Details at https://uiw.givepulse.com/event/413698-The-Gospel-of-Peace-Matthew-Mark-and-Luke-from-the-Perspective-of-Nonviolence.-Serve-by-learning-and-building-peace-in-the-world