The Cross and the Olive Tree, a Conversation

The Cross and the Olive Tree is a brand new collection of essays centering the voices of Palestinian Christians. ​​From the lived theology of grandmothers to traditions of scholarship, from ancient liturgies to contemporary resistance, eight Palestinian Christian theologians offer a crucial and vibrant perspective on liberation, reconciliation, and divine imagination. Written within the heart of suffering, the cross and the olive tree interpret each other in an unwavering hope, symbols of faith and homeland.

John Munayer, one of the editors, and Azmera Hammouri-Davis, one of the contributing authors, will be joining liberation theologian and Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego, Dr. Matthew Vega, and Reverend Molly Lorden, Pastor at Normal Heights United Church and member of the San Diego Faith Leaders for Palestine, for a conversation about the book, hosted in the sanctuary at Normal Heights United Church. Join us for an unforgettable (and free!) evening!