A biblical idiom for dying is to be gathered: “Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years; and he was gathered to his people.” John Cobb, Jr. was a universal human who understood he is (and we are) intricately interwoven with all humanity and creation.
A note by Wm. Andrew Schwartz was posted at The Center for Process Studies on December 27, 2024, entitled “The Passing of John B. Cobb, Jr..” Here are the first two of eight paragraphs:
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of John B. Cobb, Jr., a visionary thinker, tireless advocate for ecological civilization, and a guiding light in process thought. As the founder of the Center for Process Studies, John’s wisdom, courage, and unwavering hope inspired generations of scholars, activists, and spiritual seekers across the globe.
John remained remarkably active up until his final days, continuing to engage deeply with the issues that mattered most to him. However, after a fall a few days ago, his health declined rapidly. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on the night after Christmas—just six weeks shy of his 100th birthday.
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