"Professor Heussi? I Thought You Were a Book"

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Through personal anecdotes and reflections, this memoir captures six decades of graduate theological education, highlighting encounters with renowned figures like Viktor Frankl, Karl Barth, and Reinhold Niebuhr. Eric Gritsch, a Lutheran scholar, shares his experiences from teaching at Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary and engaging in international Luther research and ecumenical dialogue. The narrative blends ambition, humor, and the challenges of academia, offering a rich tapestry of learning that will resonate with those interested in the evolution of theological education in Europe and the U.S.