James Francis Strange

A letter from James (Jim) has just resurfaced from a box needing to be opened. He wrote a beautiful letter of condolence 35 years ago to me and my now grown children. My husband John Hollar, editor at Fortress Press, had died unexpectedly at the age of 47. Jim included a poem that he wrote in memory of John. It has even more meaning now even after so many years. Thank you. I wish I had had the privilege of knowing him.

I'm late on learning Dr. Strange passed away. I'm so sorry.

I personally know for fact there was an angel inside of him. Once in the Dead Sea Scrolls class I walked up to the front of the classroom with a meager question, and he placed his right hand on my left shoulder. It felt as if I was touched by an angel. I have even discussed this experience with others.

Dr. Strange was a master in the teachings of Jesus. He touched many, many lives on very personal levels. He was...

I had the privilege of knowing Dr. Strange after meeting his wonderful, creative daughter who was a good friend of my son, Carleton. He was such a thoughtful and knowledgeable
person whom it was a pleasure to talk and visit with. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh. He seemed always calm and upbeat no matter the situation. We shared debate team high school visit together to Chicago with our kids and had a great time. His family and wife are all as spirited, creative...

Dr Strange, you will be sorely missed. I learned so much from you while on the Sepphoris, Israel Dig. So much appreciated you. Another great angel arrived in heaven.

I met Jim Strange in 1981 when I was the Episcopal Chaplain at USF. I was blessed to see him throughout the years. Knowing him changed me. His presence and his wisdom were conveyed in even casual conversation. May he now live in God's presence.

It is with sadness that we must say goodbye to a man of such honor, a scholar of such dedication, a professor of such inspiration, an instructor of such patience and knowledgeable teacher of such devotion. Dr Strange and his objective approach to Religious study inspired my decision to seek a formal education in Religious Studies and Christianity from a state university rather than those universities affiliated and aligned with churches and their traditional thought. It was a decision I...

The Officers and Board of ThUSFar , The Association for Retired faculty and Staff of the University of South Florida wish to extend condolences to the family of Prof . James Strange . The University is grateful for his many years of loyal service .
For the Board , Richard Dutton,Ph.D

Jim truly was a blessing to us. Love & Prayers, Toby & Sharon Gant

It was an honor for me to know Jim during his time here on earth. While I served as interim chair of Religious Studies, he provided very helpful advice. He was a wise, caring, and compassionate man who never hesitated to show his support for friends and colleagues. May he rest in peace.