Mark L. Strauss
Encyclopedia
Mark L. Strauss is an American Biblical
scholar and professor of the New Testament
at Bethel Seminary San Diego, of Bethel University.
from Westmont College
, his M.Div
and Th.M.
from Talbot School of Theology
, and his Ph.D.
in New Testament
from University of Aberdeen
.
Prior to joining the faculty at Bethel Seminary
in 1993, Strauss taught at Biola University
, Christian Heritage College
, and Talbot School of Theology
. He has also served on the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version since 2005.
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
scholar and professor of the New Testament
New Testament
The New Testament is the second major division of the Christian biblical canon, the first such division being the much longer Old Testament....
at Bethel Seminary San Diego, of Bethel University.
Background and education
Strauss earned his B.A.Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Westmont College
Westmont College
Westmont offers 26 majors, including: alternative major, art, biology, chemistry, communication studies, computer science, economics and business, education program, engineering physics, English, history, European studies, kinesiology, liberal studies, mathematics, modern languages , music,...
, his M.Div
Master of Divinity
In the academic study of theology, the Master of Divinity is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America...
and Th.M.
Master of Theology
A Master of Theology is an advanced theological research degree offered by universities, divinity schools, and seminaries.-North America:In North America, the Master of Theology is considered by the Association of Theological Schools to be the minimum educational credential for teaching...
from Talbot School of Theology
Talbot School of Theology
Talbot School of Theology is a non-denominational, conservative evangelical Christian theological seminary located near Los Angeles. Talbot is one of the seven schools that comprise Biola University, located in La Mirada, California.-History:...
, and his Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in New Testament
New Testament
The New Testament is the second major division of the Christian biblical canon, the first such division being the much longer Old Testament....
from University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen, an ancient university founded in 1495, in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a British university. It is the third oldest university in Scotland, and the fifth oldest in the United Kingdom and wider English-speaking world...
.
Prior to joining the faculty at Bethel Seminary
Bethel University (Minnesota)
Bethel University is a Christian higher education institution with approximately 6,000 students from 36 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs...
in 1993, Strauss taught at Biola University
Biola University
Biola University is a private, evangelical Christian, liberal arts university located near Los Angeles. Biola's main campus is in La Mirada in Los Angeles County, California. In addition, the university has several satellite campuses in Chino Hills, Inglewood, San Diego, and Laguna Hills.-...
, Christian Heritage College
San Diego Christian College
San Diego Christian College is a private, evangelical Christian college located in El Cajon, California, in suburban San Diego, affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.-History:In January 1970, Tim F...
, and Talbot School of Theology
Talbot School of Theology
Talbot School of Theology is a non-denominational, conservative evangelical Christian theological seminary located near Los Angeles. Talbot is one of the seven schools that comprise Biola University, located in La Mirada, California.-History:...
. He has also served on the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version since 2005.
Selected publications
- The Davidic Messiah in Luke-Acts: the promise and its fulfillment in Lukan Christology, in JSNT Supplement Series, Volume 110 (1995) ISBN 1850755221
- Distorting Scripture?: The Challenge of Bible Translation & Gender Accuracy (1998) ISBN 0830819401
- Editor, Remarriage After Divorce in Today's Church: 3 Views, with Gordon J. Wenham, William A. HethWilliam A. HethWilliam Heth is an American academic, theologian and writer.-Early life and education:He received a Doctor of Theology degree from the Dallas Theological Seminary, located in Dallas, Texas, in 1986.-Career:...
, and Craig S. Keener (2006) ISBN 0310255538 - "Luke," in Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary General Editor, Clinton E. ArnoldClinton E. ArnoldClinton E. Arnold is a New Testament scholar who is currently serving as department chair of New Testament studies at Talbot School of Theology and 2011 president of the Evangelical Theological Society...
(2002) ISBN 0310278295 - Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code: The Facts about Jesus and Christian Origins (2006) ISBN 0977986918
- The Essential Bible Companion, with John Walton and Ted Cooper (2006) ISBN 0310266629
- Four Portraits, One Jesus: An Introduction to Jesus and the Gospels (2007) ISBN 031022697X
- How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth: A Guide to Understanding and Using Bible Versions, with Gordon D. Fee (2007) ISBN 0310278767
- "Mark" in the Expositor's Bible Commentary, Revised Edition (2010) ISBN 9780310268925