William C. Placher dies at 60

Bill Placher, Wabash College professor and noted theologian in the “Yale theology” tradition,  just died at the age of 60.

In 2002, the American Academy of Religion named him the best teacher in theUS, honoring him with the Excellence in Teaching Award.

He was the author of 13 books, including A History of Christian Theology, Unapologetic Theology, Narratives of a Vulnerable God, The Domestication of Transcendence, Jesus the Savior, and the Triune God. He also edited the textbook, Essentials of Christian Theology, which was honored by both Christian Century and Christianity Today. He gave more than 40 invited lectures and was the author of literally dozens of essays, articles, and reviews.  read it all 

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