24 Mar 2018
Lloyd Geering
On February 26, 2018, Sir Lloyd Geering celebrated his 100th birthday. The theologian and author faced a heresy trial in 1967 after claiming that humans do not have an immortal soul, and Jesus' body did not physically ascend to heaven. An amicable solution was reached within the Presbyterian church and the case was closed. Since then Sir Lloyd has maintained a public profile as a prolific author, commentator and public speaker. He has degrees in both mathematics and Old Testament studies. Ordained as a Presbyterian minister, he served in Kurow, Dunedin and Wellington. He held Chairs of Old Testament Studies at theological colleges in Brisbane and Dunedin and is Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies at Victoria University.
