New Testament and preaching scholar Gail O’Day dies at age 63
O’Day was known for her integrity in biblical interpretation.
Gail R. O’Day, a New Testament and preaching scholar known especially for her writings on the Gospel of John, died September 22 at age 63.
Though she was diagnosed with a brain tumor three years ago, she remained dean and professor at Wake Forest University School of Divinity until stepping down June 30, the school wrote. In her tenure she developed two professional programs, Clergy Making a Place: Early Career Pastors as Generative Community Leaders, and the Food, Health, and Ecological Well-Being Program, which the school believes to be the first of its kind in the United States.
Jill Crainshaw, interim dean, noted in the school’s tribute that O’Day was an avid mountain climber, with that perseverance showing up in her career also.
