Here are tributes to 10 notable people who died in 2019 …
Some were theologians, others were writers or other public figures who have shaped our work. They all will be missed!
Jean Vanier
(Theologian / Founder of L’Arche)
Jean Vanier was the founder of the L’Arche communities, which “provide homes and workplaces where people with and without intellectual disabilities live and work together as peers; create inclusive communities of faith and friendship; and transform society through relationships that cross social boundaries.” Vanier taught us much about living in Christian community. His book Community and Growth remains one of the most helpful guides for living in Christian community. [ Read an excerpt ] Vanier’s experience in L’Arche taught him to live and write with a deep tenderness; he could say the most challenging and counter-cultural things and yet did so with such gentleness that you would want to follow him in these things. This Washington Post tribute by Michael Gerson delightfully cuts to the heart of Vanier’s work: “Jean Vanier created a wildly inefficient model of compassion. We can learn a lot from it.” Vanier’s On Being interview with Krista Tippett is also a compelling introduction to his work. (AND one of the very best episodes of On Being)
His last book We Need Each Other: Responding to God’s Call to Live Together was on our Best Books of 2018 list. This collection of brief videos is a great introduction to Vanier’s life and work.
Books by Jean Vanier
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I was surprised by the absence of Larry Hurtado on this list.
YES! This was indeed a significant oversight on our part. I remember seeing obituaries when Hurtado died, but somehow my memory failed me when I was compiling this list.
If I get a chance over the next couple of days, I might add him to the list. He definitely belongs here!
~ Chris