John Shelby Spong

John Shelby "Jack" Spong (June 16, 1931 – September 12, 2021) was an American bishop of the Episcopal Church. From 1979 to 2000 he was Bishop of Newark, New Jersey. He was a liberal Christian theologian, religion commentator and author.Interview. ABC Radio Australia, June 17, 2001

In September 2016, Spong suffered a stroke. He died on September 12, 2021 at his home in Richmond, Virginia at the age of 90.John Shelby Spong, liberal Episcopal bishop, dies at age 90

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