Bo Giertz

Bo Giertz (31 August 1905 – 12 July 1998) was a Swedish Lutheran theologian, novelist and bishop of the Gothenburg Lutheran Diocese from 1949 to 1970. Giertz was actually quite a prolific author of novels, devotional, and apologetical works, as well as numerous journal articles and a commentary series covering the entire New Testament. 

1517 Contributor Bror Erickson has dedicated his life to translating Bo Giertz’ library from Swedish to English. Bror currently serves as pastor of Zion Evangelical Church in Farmington, New Mexico, where he resides with his wife, Laura.