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William Placher

Summary

William Carl Placher (1948–2008) was an American postliberal theologian. He was Follette Distinguished Professor in the Humanities at Wabash College until his death in 2008. He was a leader at Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church.[6][7]

William Placher
Born
William Carl Placher

(1948-04-28)April 28, 1948[1]
Peoria, Illinois, US[1]
DiedNovember 30, 2008(2008-11-30) (aged 60)[4]
Collegeville, Minnesota, US[5]
Academic background
Alma mater
Influences
Academic work
DisciplineTheology
School or tradition
InstitutionsWabash College

Publications

Readings in the History of Christianity, Volume 1, Westminster Press, 1988.
The Domestication of Transcendence: How Modern Thinking about God Went Wrong, Westminster John Knox Press, 1996.
Jesus the Savior: The Meaning of Jesus Christ for Christian Faith, Westminster John Knox Press, 2001.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Amidon, Jim (December 28, 2008). "Legend Lost: William C. Placher Dies". The Presbyterian Outlook. Richmond, Virginia. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  2. ^ Köstenberger, Andreas J. (1998). "Aesthetic Theology—Blessing or Curse? An Assessment of Narrative Theology". Faith and Mission. 15 (2): 27ff.
  3. ^ Placher, William C. (2007). The Triune God: An Essay in Postliberal Theology. Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster John Knox Press. p. ix. ISBN 978-0-664-23060-9.
  4. ^ Webb, Stephen H. (December 9, 2008). "William Placher, 1948–2008". First Things. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  5. ^ "William Placher". Peoria Journal Star. Peoria, Illinois. December 4, 2008. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  6. ^ Amidon, Jeff (December 1, 2008). "Legend Lost: Wabash Mourns Placher". Crawfordsville, Indiana: Wabash College. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  7. ^ Suttle, Tim (December 5, 2008). "William Placher Dies". Paperback Theology. Patheos. Retrieved August 16, 2014.