Eric Metaxas will speak in a free event at Concordia University Chicago April 7. The New York Times Bestselling author, acclaimed writer and renowned speaker will discuss his latest book entitled Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy at 7 p.m., in Concordia’s Werner Auditorium/ Chapel of Our Lord at 7400 Augusta St., River Forest. The book chronicles the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the well-known German Lutheran pastor and theologian who stood up to the Third Reich and was executed for doing so. After the discussion, Metaxas will sign books. Admission is free and open to the public. Free, handicapped-accessible parking is available in the visitors’ lot north of the University parking structure off Bonnie Brae Street. For more information, contact Bill Pierros at william.pierros@CUChicago.edu or 708-209-3038.
Metaxas is bestselling author of Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, the book on which the feature film is based. Amazon.com honored Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving with its Number One Bestseller Award in 1999. He has appeared on CNN, The Fox News Channel and NPR, among others. To learn more about Metaxas, visit www.ericmetaxas.com.
Concordia University Chicago, Chapel of Our Lord, 7400 Augusta Street Tel: 708-209-3235
