In what ways does Elisha speak truth to power? Are there any ways in which Elisha seems co-opted? Comment on the links to Jesus and John the Baptist. Speaking to Episcopalians, Brueggmann writes, “the Episcopal church…meets regularly in its liturgy to deconstruct and dismiss the managers of power and to Read more
Apologies for the delay on our end. We’re back on schedule! Here are some questions and comments for reflection. As always, feel free to begin your own discussion as well. What do you make of the link between Solomon and peace/shalom? Why does Brueggeman insist that we be “suspicious of Read more
Thanks for all your comments and discussion last week! This is a great conversation we’re hosting here. This week, we’re covering chapter 1: “Truth Speaks to Power: Moses”. Feel free to comment about and discuss anything you like from this chapter. Here are some possible discussion starters: Discuss Brueggemann’s contrast Read more
Our reading group is starting this week! Hopefully you’ve read some of Truth Speaks to Power and are ready to participate. Feel free to discuss whatever you want from the introduction (pp. 1-9). Post in the comments section below and let’s get the dialogue started. Here are some possible quotes and Read more
For the next several weeks, we’ll read through Walter’s new book, Truth Speaks to Power, together. Each Monday, there will be a new post to prompt discussion, which will take place in the comments section of that post. You’re also encouraged to post quotes and thoughts to twitter with the Read more
Dr. Brueggemann will be the keynote speaker for the 2014 Christian Formation Conference. Link to conference website
Dr. Brueggemann will give presentations as part of the annual DART (Direct Action and Research Training Center) clergy conference. Link to conference website Additional information
We had over ninety entries for the Truth Speaks to Power giveaway. The winners were randomly selected from those who commented, and the winners are Elizabeth Boehm-Wilson Susan Henry Sonnie Swenston Kevin Keith Mary Langer Thompson Quentin Chin Michael Edwards Pilar Richard K. MacMaster The winners will be receiving an email Read more
The good folks at The Thoughtful Christian have agreed to give away ten copies of Brueggemann’s latest book, Truth Speaks to Power. Leave a comment on this blog post – not the Facebook page – to be entered. (When you submit a comment, you are required to submit your email Read more
Dr. Brueggemann will lead the Day of Learning at the Desert Southwest Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The event will be Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel. Brueggemann’s focus will be on his book Journey to the Common Good. Link to event website Note: the Read more