I learned of the sad news on the Western Seminary ThM blog run by Marc Cortez where he posted the following:
Donald Bloesch, professor emeritus at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a longtime conservative voice for renewal in the United Church of Christ, passed away on Tuesday. Bloesch had been influential evangelical voice for over 40 years through a wide range of writings, but particular his Essentials of Evangelical Theologyand Christian Foundations series.
I first encountered Bloesch during my seminary years, and he quickly became one of my favorite evangelical theologians. I appreciated his careful thinking, his critical engagement with a wide range of biblical scholars and theologians, and his evangelical appropriation of Karl Barth’s theology. In many ways, he modeled how a committed evangelical can and should engage a broad range of theological voices. I’m sure that I’m not alone in saying that his contributions have been greatly appreciated and his voice will be missed.
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This is indeed sad news – he was a good theologian and I too was introduced to him in seminary (a class on Christology) and enjoyed reading his book Jesus Christ: Savior and Lord in the Christian Foundation series. I also have his book Holy Scripture: Revelation, Inspiration & Interpretation (Christian Foundations)
Donald Bloesch, that quiet but profound American theologian shall be missed! There were few like him certainly, cut from another generation, RIP!
His work has profoundly impacted by formation. One of my goals was to spend a year reading his last seven volume opus. I may move that up to 2011 in his memory.
Oh this is sad news. I just now started reading his books, I am currently half way through “Holy Scripture”.
Robert,
Finding Bloesch is a treasure! Keep reading him! Let us know what you think?
I had purchased his book because Roger Olson had spoken so highly of him in his book Mosaic Beliefs.
Robert,
He was one who also liked P.T. (Peter Taylor) Forsyth. If you have not discovered him yet? See his book: The Cruciality of the Cross, simply profound!
Fr Robert, I simply want that book! lol. I tried to get a review copy but I am not a big enough fish in the pond! Ah well, I’ll have to buy it.
Robert, how was the Mosaic book – lots of mixed reviews on Amazon.
Brian, I think it’s a must read for anyone that studies theology.