The wisdom of Walter Wink – prophet of non-violence
ON MAY 10TH 2012, the world lost a great biblical scholar, theologian, and activist in Walter Wink to “complications of dementia”. His influence on social theology in action is immense, though perhaps less so on Irish shores, which is a shame. We might bene t from a deeper analysis of his work. Certainly in parts of North America, Wink is regarded as one of the most important social and political theologians of the 20th century. His contribution continues to be relevant today as we search for a theological language that allows us to critique systems and structures that appear to generate and perpetuate social inequalities and violence.
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Rob Clements
Is Rector of Kilternan, diocese of Dublin.