John F. Wilson

In the epilogue to Public Religion in American Culture he discussed Anthony F.C. Wallace's framework for analysis of cultural revitalization. "In this most general framework, revitalization movements are interpreted as attempts to recover, heighten, and strenuously advocate adherence to the religious legacy believed to be the center of the particular endangered culture, the anticipated outcome is preservation of that culture, possibly including the achievement of a more perfect embodiment of...

We have such fond memories of John and Ruth at Forbes College. Some wonderful summer soirees at their residence. It was great to know you, John.

Besides his many other scholarly accomplishments and services to academia, John was a stalwart member of the Works of Jonathan Edwards, based at Yale University, which is dedicated to publishing the writings of the prominent 18th-century theologian, philosopher, revivalist, missionary and educator. In this capacity, John edited volume 9 of the edition, A History of the Work of Redemption, and mentored a generation of students who went on to become important voices in Edwards Studies and...

Dear Ruth and family. We are saddened to learn thatJohn has passed away and are sending you our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Jim and I have treasured so many memories of those early days of Forbes College...John´s patience and leadership were crucial in ensuring its success. We are grateful to think of you all as more than just friends....we almost became like family. John will be remembered and missed by all of us.

As the master of Forbes College at Princeton, John was my mentor and a dear friend. Ginny and I send our deepest condolences to Ruth and their children and wish you strength and courage. We will treasure our memories of John's warmth and kindness. --Peter Bogucki, director of studies at Forbes College, 1983-1994 P.S. The rainbow over Forbes College on 10-16-23 in the attached photo by Alain Kornhauser is John telling us that all will be well.

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.