John H. Walton
23 books
About the Author
John H. Walton is a distinguished biblical scholar and professor emeritus of Old Testament at Wheaton College, where he has dedicated his career to exploring the ancient Near Eastern context of the Hebrew Bible. With a PhD from Hebrew Union College, Walton's research bridges archaeology, ancient literature, and theology, offering fresh insights into how biblical texts were understood in their original cultural milieu. He challenges modern assumptions about scripture's composition and authority, emphasizing its roots in oral traditions and ancient literary practices. Author of the acclaimed 'The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority (Volume 3) (The Lost World Series),' Walton continues to influence evangelical scholarship through his accessible yet rigorous works that invite readers to rethink the Bible's world.
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