Walter Brueggemann, one of the most influential biblical scholars of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died at the age of 92.

He passed away on June 5 at his home in Michigan, according to Christianity Today.

Over the course of his long academic career, Brueggemann authored more than 100 books, many of which continue to shape theological education across denominations.

His landmark book The Prophetic Imagination (1978) has sold over a million copies.

Widely respected for his critique of American consumerism and nationalism, Brueggemann was revered across denominational lines for his commitment to truth-telling and social justice.

Krista Tippett, host of the On Being podcast, described him as someone who “embodies this tradition’s fearless truth-telling together with fierce hope.”

Originally from Nebraska, Brueggemann’s academic path led him through Elmhurst College, Eden Theological Seminary, Union Theological Seminary, and finally Columbia Theological Seminary in Georgia, where he served as professor of Old Testament until his retirement in 2003.

He is survived by his wife, Tia, and his sons, James and John.