David Bartlett, who sought to revitalize the Bible for liberal churches, dies at age 76
Bartlett was both pastor and professor, “a single career that integrated the two roles,” a colleague observed.
David L. Bartlett, perhaps best known for coediting the 12-volume Feasting on the Word commentary series, died October 12 at age 76. He had suffered two strokes last summer, according to his colleagues.
An ordained American Baptist pastor, he served several churches and taught preaching and New Testament before retiring in 2005 from Yale Divinity School. He then took another role as professor at Columbia Theological Seminary until 2012.
“David’s training as a minister and scholar became the defining feature of his career: he was a pastor and a professor,” wrote Greg Sterling, YDS dean, in a tribute. “These were not separate careers, but a single career that integrated the two roles.”
