Loss of True Giant
Apparently Prof. Childs never recovered consciousness after the second surgery. His family decided to take him off life supports and he died within 10 minutes.
A public memorial is planned for the Fall. I will post all details as I receive them.
Dr. Kent Richards, executive director of the SBL, emailed me the following wonderful comment: We have really lost a formative figure in OT studies. People often said that we have not had any “giants” in recent times but I would certainly put him in that category given all of contributions, not just to the scholarly community.
posted by S and C at 6:32 AM
2 Comments:
Wow, Dr. Cook, you personally have suffered a great deal of loss lately. My prayers are with you and Catherine.
Dr. Cook,
My prayers are with you and with others who knew Dr. Childs as a person as well as knowing him as a scholar. I know that my own understanding of the Old Testament was enhanced and enlightened through teachers such as yourself who were so influenced by Brevard Childs, and what I have read of his is excellent and so helpful to me as I work to integrate my studies into active ministry. Peace and blessings be with you in this time of sadness and mourning, these many losses recently are a lot to take all at once, especially. Take care of yourself and may God continue to bless you.
Peter Carey
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