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Theological Seminary
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- PH.D., DREW UNIVERSITY
- M. PHIL., DREW UNIVERSITY
- TH.M., GRACE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
- B.D., GRACE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
- B.A., CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
John Lawlor
- Emeritus Professor of Old Testament
Faculty Positions
- Grand Rapids Theological Seminary - Bible, Theology & Ministry
Education
- PH.D., DREW UNIVERSITY
- M. PHIL., DREW UNIVERSITY
- TH.M., GRACE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
- B.D., GRACE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
- B.A., CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
In addition to research interests in Old Testament narrative studies and archaeology, Lawlor has significant experience in Middle Eastern Archaeological Excavation and Research.
He and his wife, Mary Ellen, enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.
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Interests
- OLD TESTAMENT NARRATIVE STUDIES
- OLD TESTAMENT ARCHAEOLOGY
Publications
- 2011 | "The 'At Sinai Narrative': Exodus 18-Numbers 10." Bulletin of Biblical Research 21:1 [2011] 23-44.
- 2009 | Contributor to New Interpreter's Bible Dictionary, Vols. 4,5. Nashville: Abingdon Press, Inc.
- 2004 | "Word Event in Jeremiah: A Look at the Composition's 'Introductory Formulas'."In Inspired Speech: Prophecy in the Ancient Near East: Essays in Honor of Herbert B. Huffmon. T&T Clark/Continuum.
- 2002 | "Kerak Resources Project: The 1999 Season." American Journal of Archaeology 106:3; pp. 38-40.
Reviews
- 2013 | Block, D.I. The NIV Application Commentary: Deuteronomy. Bulletin of Biblical Research 23:3 [2013] 416-17.
- 2010 | Richter, S. The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 53:1 [2010] 161-63.
- 2009 | Matthews, V. More Than Meets the Ear: Discovering the Hidden Contexts of Old Testament Conversations. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. 52:3 [2009] 585-87.
- 2008 | Tsumura, D.T. The First Book of Samuel. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 51:1 [2008] 117-119.
