2026 Rutlen Lecture
An Evangelism Salon With William P. Brown
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Be-Wilded by Wonder: Just Creation in the Book of Job
What would it be like to read the story of Job by reading the ending first?
How does one understand the book of Job as a whole, with creation taking center stage? And what about all those wild animals God presents for Job’s consideration?
The Rutlen Lecture Series:
Be-Wilded by Wonder: Just Creation in the Book of Job with William P. Brown
Rather than focus on only the beginning of the book of Job, William P. Brown invites us to…
- Consider the book in its entirety, prompting readers to begin at the end
- Hone in on representations of just creation
- Embrace an attitude of awe composed of questions and wonder
- Consider how creation must be held with similar awe today
Job’s encounter with the God of the Whirlwind marks the climax of the book, a surprising ending that reframes everything before it—including Job’s character, God’s character, and all creation. In this presentation, William P. Brown attempts to recover the value of God’s creation in Job and for us all in the face of climate crises.
Featuring: William P. Brown
Ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary
Starting in:
Time and location:
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- 6–8:30 p.m. CT
- Online and In-Person
*In-Person Location Olson Campus Center, 1490 Fulham Street Luther Seminary, Saint Paul
Meet the Speaker
William P. Brown
Ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary
William P. Brown is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary. His work explores justice, creation care, and hope from biblical and theological perspectives. He is author of several books, including “Sacred Tension: Embracing Dialogue and Dissonance in the Old Testament” and “Deep Calls to Deep: The Psalms in Dialogue amid Disruption.”
The 2026 Rutlen Lecture
to attend online
- Live online access to the full Rutlen Lecture from anywhere you are
- Opportunity to submit questions for Q&A with William P. Brown
- Access to the event recording for later viewing
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- Get live access to the full Rutlen Lecture with William P. Brown at Luther Seminary
- A complimentary full-course dinner served on campus
- Opportunities for in-person networking and conversation with fellow learners and leaders
- Access to the event recording for later viewing
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