Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead tells the story of John Ames, a dying Congregationalist minister in small-town Iowa who records his life in letters to his son. The novel depicts a world saturated by the divine and explores American Protestantism, the interplay of faith and politics, and the fraught relations between parents and children.

On Friday, July 3, at 12:00 p.m., join Dr. Nathaniel Peters (Morningside) for a reading group on Gilead, as we explore America’s religious heritage during the 250th anniversary of our country. For the first session, we read pp. 1–78. Lunch will be provided.

A copy of the book will be provided to those attending all three sessions (July 3, 10, 17). Please reply to the confirmation email to request a book.