On the Passing of Wendell Berry

Authors

• Gayle E. Doornbos, Dordt UniversityFollow
• Jeff Ploegstra, Dordt UniversityFollow
• Danielle Wyenberg, Dordt UniversityFollow
• Howard Schaap, Dordt UniversityFollow

Document Type

Blog Post

Publication Date

9-4-2026

Department

Theology

Keywords

In All Things, Wendell Berry, nature, eulogies, lament

Abstract

"Berry’s literary contributions are vast and multifaceted, but the central messages carry an invitation into a more intentional life, one that prioritizes people, land, communities, and the joy of good work."

Posting about Wendell Berry's passing and literary legacy ­­­­­­­­from In All Things, an online hub that offers insight into maintaining and faithful and orthodox Reformed Christian worldview while fearlessly engaging in every aspect of contemporary life – until all is made new.

On the Passing of Wendell Berry

Comments

In All Things is a publication of the Andreas Center for Reformed Scholarship and Service at Dordt University.

Recommended Citation

Doornbos, G. E., Ploegstra, J., Wyenberg, D., & Schaap, H. (2026). On the Passing of Wendell Berry. Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.dordt.edu/faculty_work/1678