Rollin H. Walker (1892)

Rollin Hough Walker, long-time professor of English Bible at Ohio Wesleyan University, was born on December 19, 1865.  He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in 1888, and Boston University in 1892.  Boston University granted Rollin Walker  a Ph.D. in 1908.

Walker taught briefly in Folz Mission Institute in Herkimer, New Mexico before assuming responsibilities at Ohio Wesleyan University in 1900.  He taught at OWU until 1936, whereupon his retirement he was made a lifetime trustee of the university.

In addition to being a popular preacher, Walker communicated through print.  For eleven years he submitted weekly articles entitled “Dr. Walker’s Bible Class,” for the Christian Advocate.  He also authored multiple books.

Walker died in August 4, 1955, remembered fondly for his impact upon Methodist youth in Ohio, and for his ability to make the Bible come alive.

Works:

Walker, Rollin Hough. Studies in the Life of Christ According to the Synoptic Gospels. 1907.

_____. A Study of Luke’s Gospel by the Questionnaire Method: A Handbook for Bible Classes and for Private Study. New York: The Methodist Book Concern, 1921.

_____. A Study of Genesis and Exodus by the Questionnaire Method: A Handbook for Bible Classes and for Private Study. New York: The Methodist Book Concern, 1923.

_____. A Study of John’s Gospel by the Questionnaire Method: A Handbook for Bible Classes and for Private Study. New York: The Methodist Book Concern, 1923.

_____. Men Unafraid, Four Pioneers of Prophecy: A Study of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, and the Herald of Restoration. New York: The Methodist Book Concern, 1923.

_____. Picturesque Interviews with Jesus: A Study of the Master Personality. New York: The Methodist Book Concern, 1926.

_____. Entrevistas con Jesu’s: en estudo acerca de la personalidad suprema. Imprenta Abingdon, 1929.

_____. Jesus and Our Pressing Problems. New York: Abingdon, 1930.

_____. Paul’s Secret of Power. New York: Abingdon, 1935.

_____. The Modern Message of the Psalms. New York: Abingdon Press, 1938.

_____. Does the Bible Encourage the Use of Wine: A Frank Facing of the Passages Quoted by Liquor Men in Favor of Moderate Drinking. [New York]: Board of Temperance of the Methodist Church, 1939.

_____. An Old Letter with a Modern Message: The First Epistle to the Corinthians. New York: Abingdon Press, 1940.

_____. Yongnyok ui Saram Paul. Translated by Hyong-gi Yu. Seoul: Hanguk Kidokkyo Munhwawon, 1940.

_____. El secreto del ponder de Pablo. Translated by Adam F. Sosa. Santiago, Chile: Liberia El Sembrador, 1944.

_____. The Master’s Guide to Prayer. Nashville, TN: Upper Room, 1945.

_____. Normas de Vida: La Solucion de Jesus a nuestros mas urgentes problemas. Translated by Lola Rojas. Mexico: D.F. Casa Unida de Publiciones, 1945.

_____. Los salmos en la vide moderna. Tranlated by Adam F. Sosa. Buenos Aires: La Aurora, 1946.

_____.  The Old Testament and Modern Life. New York: Abingdon-Cokesbury, 1948.