Advent Scripture Study

A New Look at the Gospel Nativity Stories

The Christmas stories usually bring to mind warm, fuzzy images: shepherds and angels, Magi and a manger. But there is much more. Join us as we deeply examine Jesus’ infancy narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke–how the two differ significantly in meaning and detail, how they subversively, even seditiously, challenge the authority of the mighty Roman Empire, and how they speak of God’s justice.

Handouts and readings will be provided.

Meeting Dates

Wednesdays, December 2 and 9

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location

Singler Hall

Facilitator

Mark Etling

Mark and his wife Alicia are parishioners of St. Pius V. Mark holds a Ph.D. in historical theology and teaches theology part-time at Saint Louis University. He gives presentations on Scripture, Christian history, and Catholic social teaching for various parishes and groups, including the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Oasis St. Louis, and others.