With a great sense of loss Jerusalem Perspective announced in its 49th issue the death of Robert L. Lindsey on May 31, 1995. Dr. Lindsey, a pastor, synoptic researcher, pioneer translator of the Gospels into Modern Hebrew, and doyen of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research, was 77 years old. Included in that issue were eight tributes to Lindsey written by his colleagues and students. These tributes provide glimpses of his remarkable life and work.
“How to Know Jesus? Follow Lindsey!” by David Flusser
“Practicing What He Preached” by Halvor Ronning
“Blessed Be the Faithful Judge!” by David Bivin
“The Jesus Who Changes People’s Lives!” by Steven Notley
“To My Teacher, Pastor and Beloved Friend” by Brad Young
“A Doer of His Father’s Will” by Joseph Frankovic
“Excerpts from a Eulogy” by Ken Mullican
“Jesus at the Center” by Dwight Pryor
His colleagues and students remember Dr. Lindsey as a giving, selfless individual and a dedicated biblical scholar. His Christian students and friends also remember a pastor named Bob who, always aiming at helping the congregants put Jesus’ teachings into practice, infused his sermons with the refreshing insights of Jerusalem-based scholarship.
Though we grieve the passing of Bob Lindsey, the scholarly work he inaugurated continues. Lindsey raised up a circle of disciples, and now they, too, are raising up disciples. The movement he birthed continues to expand quietly—like a small mustard seed! יְהִי זִכְרוֹ בָּרוּךְ (yehi zichro baruch, May his memory be a blessing). —David N. Bivin (editor)
