Discussion and Mini-concert with author Brian Walsh, Steve Bell, Rachel Colman and musical friends.

Creatively bringing the songs, prayers, and poetry of Leonard Cohen into conversation with Scripture, this book deeply grounds Cohen’s work in the landscape of the biblical imagination, paying special attention to Jesus together with the prophetic and priestly voices of Scripture. What emerges is a compellingly lyrical work of theology that deepens our understanding of both Cohen and biblical faith. Leonard Cohen has undoubtedly been a liturgist for our time, a cantor singing for all those clothed in rags of light, a prophet in the ruins, and a priest who greets us “from the other side of sorrow and despair.”

Attendance is free but given limited space we’re asking folks to secure a ticket here so we know how many are attending.

In preparation for the event, you might like to familiarize yourself with the songs that the book discusses. Here’s a link to the Rags of Light playlist on Spotify:

Rags of Light: A Leonard Cohen Playlist – playlist by Steve Bell | Spotify

See also Brian J. Walsh’s website.