From the inside cover:

This book is a manifestation of a lifetime of the learned and applied scholarship of the late Rev. Dr. John Durban Odhner (1924-2002). As such, it illustrates not only his linguistic aptitude and prowess across the minutiae of Latin, Germanic, and other non-Roman languages, but also his dedication to the investigation and practical dialogue in New Church doctrine, his love of different cultures and religions, as well as his humorous and idiosyncratic demeanor.

His family, including his wife Carroll and his children, have waited a long time to see the collection of his life’s work go to press. They, and many others who have had the good pleasure of knowing him and the rare bunch who’ve been graced with the even greater privilege of studying under his tutelage, are excited about seeing the embodiment of his work become a reality.

We hope that you enjoy this multifaceted portrait of Dr. Odhner, which typifies his contribution across many intellectual disciplines with which he fed the hearts and minds of many souls.