James Schwarzlose, former Eden Seminary student, describes the "essence" of a young Walt Brueggemann 

This moving essay by one who knows personal suffering but has found hope in his Christian faith tradition is profoundly moving. His ability to describe the essence of Professor Walt Brueggemann, without remembering a lot of the content, reveals a deep sensitivity. His reflections also reveal how little Walt (now Walter to many of us) has changed over the years.