#50-2-Follow: 50 NT Scholars to Read and Follow—Grant Macaskill

Last updated on: March 14, 2020 at 9:26 am By Nijay Gupta

This blog series spotlights 50 NT scholars and their research. The goal of this series is to introduce readers to a wider circle of scholarship than they have encountered. The majority of people on this list are early or mid-career NT scholars who are doing great research and writing. Introducing Grant Macaskill Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis University of Aberdeen Explain why you love teaching and/or writing, and why it brings you vocational satisfaction. I love truth.... Read more

A Tribute Event Honoring Dr. Michael J. Gorman

Last updated on: March 13, 2020 at 1:24 pm By Nijay Gupta

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, a group of scholars, students, and friends gathered in Baltimore, MD to honor Dr. Michael J. Gorman. Gorman thought he was going to a small, planned event at St. Mary’s University where he teaches. But this was just a ruse to get him there. In fact, it was a jubilant celebration of Gorman’s career as a biblical scholar, mentor, leader, colleague, and friend. One key aspect of the event was the presentation of a (surprise!) book written... Read more

#50-2-Follow: 50 NT Scholars to Read and Follow—Ben Blackwell

Last updated on: March 12, 2020 at 6:53 am By Nijay Gupta

This blog series spotlights 50 NT scholars and their research. The goal of this series is to introduce readers to a wider circle of scholarship than they have encountered. The majority of people on this list are early or mid-career NT scholars who are doing great research and writing. Introducing Ben Blackwell Associate Professor of Early Christianity Houston Theological Seminary Explain why you love teaching and/or writing, and why it brings you vocational satisfaction. It is an honor and a... Read more

In Stone and Story: An Interview with Dr. Bruce W. Longenecker

Last updated on: March 11, 2020 at 2:37 pm By Nijay Gupta

Dr. Bruce Longenecker talks about his new book In Stone and Story: Early Christianity in the Roman World How did you get interested in studying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum? Pompeii and Herculaneum are fascinating ancient sites. My interest in them grew out of my 2010 book Remember the Poor: Paul, Poverty, and the Greco-Roman World. In that book, I examined economic dynamics within the Roman world and sought to understand Paul’s theology and mission in light of those... Read more

Paul and the Language of Faith, 4 Big Ideas: #4—Revisiting Paul and Covenantal Nomism

Last updated on: March 11, 2020 at 7:29 am By Nijay Gupta

For #1: see “Faith is Something You Do“ For #2: see “Faith Language Points to Covenant” For #3: see “Surprised by Luther” Now, #4: “Revisiting Paul and Covenantal Nomism” After the introductory chapters of my book, I get into some of Paul’s letters and his use of faith language. Perhaps the most important chapter in that section is the one on Galatians. Galatians has been an important text for thinking about Paul’s theology in general, since he was so intent upon... Read more

#50-2-Follow: 50 NT Scholars to Read and Follow—Carla Swafford Works

Last updated on: March 10, 2020 at 6:50 pm By Nijay Gupta

This blog series spotlights 50 NT scholars and their research. The goal of this series is to introduce readers to a wider circle of scholarship than they have encountered. The majority of people on this list are early or mid-career NT scholars who are doing great research and writing. Introducing Carla Swafford Works Professor of New Testament Wesley Theological Seminary (Washington D.C.) Explain why you love teaching and/or writing, and why it brings you vocational satisfaction. I am addicted to... Read more

#50-2-Follow: 50 NT Scholars to Read and Follow—Janette H. Ok

Last updated on: March 10, 2020 at 5:12 am By Nijay Gupta

This blog series spotlights 50 NT scholars and their research. The goal of this series is to introduce readers to a wider circle of scholarship than they have encountered. The majority of people on this list are early or mid-career NT scholars who are doing great research and writing. Introducing Janette H. Ok Associate Professor of New Testament Azusa Pacific Seminary at Azusa Pacific University Explain why you love teaching and/or writing, and why it brings you vocational satisfaction.... Read more

#50-2-Follow: 50 NT Scholars to Read and Follow—Jeanette Hagen Pifer

Last updated on: March 7, 2020 at 11:27 am By Nijay Gupta

This blog series spotlights 50 NT scholars and their research. The goal of this series is to introduce readers to a wider circle of scholarship than they have encountered. The majority of people on this list are early or mid-career NT scholars who are doing great research and writing. Introducing Jeanette Hagen Pifer Assistant Professor of New Testament Biola University Explain why you love teaching and/or writing, and why it brings you vocational satisfaction. I have the best job... Read more

#50-2-Follow: 50 NT Scholars to Read and Follow—Matthew W. Bates

Last updated on: March 4, 2020 at 6:02 am By Nijay Gupta

This blog series spotlights 50 NT scholars and their research. The goal of this series is to introduce readers to a wider circle of scholarship than they have encountered. The majority of people on this list are early or mid-career NT scholars who are doing great research and writing. Introducing Matthew W. Bates Associate Professor of Theology Quincy University Explain why you love teaching and/or writing, and why it brings you vocational satisfaction. Since “in him we live and... Read more

#50-2-Follow: 50 NT Scholars to Read and Follow—Madison N. Pierce

Last updated on: March 3, 2020 at 7:34 am By Nijay Gupta

This blog series spotlights 50 NT scholars and their research. The goal of this series is to introduce readers to a wider circle of scholarship than they have encountered. The majority of people on this list are early or mid-career NT scholars who are doing great research and writing. Introducing Madison N. Pierce Assistant Professor of New Testament Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Explain why you love teaching and/or writing, and why it brings you vocational satisfaction. I have always been... Read more