Happy 90th Birthday to Dr. Roy A. Harrisville, Jr., Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Luther Seminary of St. Paul, MN! (Although the esteemed professor does not appear to be enjoying his birthday celebration at the moment.) Dr. Harrisville is pictured wearing a Norwegian sweater (genser) and the the ruffled, fluted collar (prestekrage) typically worn by Norwegian Synod and United Church pastors a century ago. The use of the prestekrage generally went out of fashion in this country in the language transition to English.
Dr. Roy and Norma Harrisville appeared to be enjoying the party as the celebration progressed. This fun-loving countenance is more typical of Dr. Harrisville, who has been affectionally referred to as "the world's oldest teenager". Dr. Harrisville can be heard at one moment to give an insightful commentary on the New Testament and then in the next moment giggle as he operates his remote-controlled flatulence machine.
Dr. Harrisville's party at Bockman Hall at Luther Seminary was also attended by colleague, Dr. Walter (Skip) Sundberg, professor of Church History. Drs. Harrisville and Sundberg recently co-authored their book, "The Bible in Modern Culture".
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