Great Theologians! (think scooby doo and try it again)

I am Presbyterian PCA. In my theological studies I have read, listened to, been preached by, and discussed many great theologians. But, let's face I'm just a girl and my brain is often too full to listen to all the fine details. I'm more of a big picture kinda thinker. And more than often I listen to the extent with which I think the content may have personal ramifications for myself and those around me. That's not to say I don't pay attention to the details. It's just that sometimes the historical context may get lost on me. Even though I love history. For example, some people study Calvin, Luther and even Piper to the extent where they know his birthdate where he grew up, schools attended, mother/father relationships etc. Much like the rest of us study the life of Jesus in the Bible and Paul. Then these same folks quote the aforementioned theologians "religiously" if I may. Please hear me that I am not saying there is anything wrong with all this grandizing and quoting and the such. But here is what I AM saying. And I know for a fact that I am NOT the only one who up until today thought this. John Piper did not live during, about, or around the time of Calvin, Luther, Tolkein, or Lewis! John Piper was born in 1946, which makes him the same age as my Dad. He is indeed not dead although he is quoted and reffered to as though he were!! So from now on I will try to make a note at the end of not dead people with nd. Now you may all laugh and think how uneducated I must be! But think for a moment... I had you all fooled and hung in your midst and you never knew! Thoughts from Stacey Fischer ND.