What we’re about
This group is for anyone interested in reading, discussing, and understanding Christian theology and theological traditions. Whether you want a deeper understanding of particular doctrines (i.e. Trinity, atonement, creation, etc.) or to get to know Christian thinkers (i.e. Augustine, Aquinas, Calvin, Kierkegaard, Chesterton, Bonhoeffer, Kathryn Tanner, etc.), then come out, enjoy a pint, a glass, or mug and be ready to listen & share. (Or join us on Zoom.)
Standard Format: For these meetings, we wil have a short reading (10 pages or less) to be read in advance. The reading will give context and focus to our discussion and give us some common ground.
Book Study: For these meetings, we will read a chapter or two of the text. In the past, we have read G.K. Chesteron’s Orthodoxy, The Gospel of Mark, and others.
While in authentic convers-ation “conversion” of mind is always a possibility, this group is neither about proselytizing nor about promoting a particular theological tradition. So, all are welcome.
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Upcoming events
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Book Discussion: Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives by Pope Benedict XVI
Central Public Library, 251 Dundas St., London, ON, CAAs we enter the Advent Season, we thought it might be timely and interesting to read a work on the Infancy Narratives found in Matthew and Luke. So, we will read Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives by Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger 1927-2022).
If you want to go into greater depth, then Raymond E. Brown's The Birth of the Messiah is a seminal work. I feel that Pope Benedict's work is better suited to our format as he engages more directly with the theological implications of these passages of Scripture.
You can find the "Infancy Narratives" in the opening chapters of the gospels of Matthew and Luke which you can access in a variety of translations on Biblegateway
The book links are Amazon Associate links and the commissions help me pay for the Meetup membership and support me in my efforts to encourage Christian theological education. You can also to support me through Buy Me a Book (or a Coffee).1 attendeeBook Discussion: Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives by Pope Benedict XVI
Central Public Library, 251 Dundas St., London, ON, CAAs we enter the Advent Season, we thought it might be timely and interesting to read a work on the Infancy Narratives found in Matthew and Luke. So, we will read Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives by Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger 1927-2022).
If you want to go into greater depth, then Raymond E. Brown's The Birth of the Messiah is a seminal work. I feel that Pope Benedict's work is better suited to our format as he engages more directly with the theological implications of these passages of Scripture.
You can find the "Infancy Narratives" in the opening chapters of the gospels of Matthew and Luke which you can access in a variety of translations on Biblegateway
The book links are Amazon Associate links and the commissions help me pay for the Meetup membership and support me in my efforts to encourage Christian theological education. You can also to support me through Buy Me a Book (or a Coffee).1 attendee
Past events
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