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Walter Wink

1935 – 2012

American biblical scholar

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About Walter Wink

Lived 1935 – 2012 (aged 76). Walter Wink was an American theologian, university teacher and activist.

Partial bibliography

The Powers Trilogy: Naming the Powers: The Language of Power in the New Testament, Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1984. Unmasking the Powers: The Invisible Forces That Determine Human Existence, Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1986. Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination, Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1992.

Proclamation 5: Holy Week, Year B, Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1993. (out of print) Cracking the Gnostic Code: The Powers in Gnosticism, (Society of Biblical Literature Monograph Series), Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1993. When the Powers Fall: Reconciliation in the Healing of Nations, Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1998. ; Swedish edition: Healing a Nation's Wounds: Reconciliation on the Road to Democracy (Uppsala, Sweden: Life and Peace Institute, 1997) The Powers That Be: Theology for a New Millennium, New York: Doubleday, 1999. Homosexuality and Christian Faith: Questions of Conscience for the Churches (editor), Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1999. Peace Is The Way: Writings on Nonviolence from the Fellowship of Reconciliation., (editor), Orbis Books, 2000. John the Baptist in the Gospel Tradition, Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2001. The Human Being: Jesus and the Enigma of the Son of the Man, Fortress Press, 2001. Jesus and Nonviolence: A Third Way, Augsburg Fortress, 2003. Just Jesus: My Struggle to Become Human, Image, 2014. The System Belongs to God DVD, UMCom Productions, http://secure.umcom.org/Store/the-system-belongs-to-god .

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Important facts

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Education
Union Theological Seminary, Southern Methodist University
Employers
Union Theological Seminary, Auburn Theological Seminary, Fuller Brush Company

Family & relationships

Child
Chris Wink

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Wink?

American biblical scholar (1935–2012)

When was Walter Wink born?

Walter Wink was born on 21 May 1935 in Dallas.

When did Walter Wink die?

Walter Wink died on 10 May 2012 in Berkshires.

What was Walter Wink's occupation?

Walter Wink was a theologian, university teacher and activist.

What nationality was Walter Wink?

Walter Wink was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Wink

· Wikidata: Q2546815

· DBpedia: Walter Wink

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