Darrell Bock

Dr. Bock has earned recognition as a Humboldt Scholar (Tübingen University in Germany), is the author of over 40 books, including well-regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts and studies of the historical Jesus, and work in cultural engagement as host of the seminary’s Table Podcasts. He was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) from 2000 to 2001, served as a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and serves on the boards of Wheaton College and Chosen People Ministries. His articles appear in leading publications. He is often an expert for the media on NT issues. Dr. Bock has been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction; serves as a staff consultant for Bent Tree Fellowship Church in Carrollton, TX; and is elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas. When traveling overseas, he will tune into the current game involving his favorite teams from Houston—live—even in the wee hours of the morning. Married for over 40 years to Sally, he is a proud father of two daughters and a son and is also a grandfather.

Education:

BA, University of Texas, 1975
ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1979
PhD, University of Aberdeen, 1983
Postdoctoral study, Tübingen University

Publications:

Fountains of Wisdom: In Conversation with James H. Charlesworth
One Gospel, Many Cultures: Doing Theology in Context
Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture
Impact of Jesus of Nazareth: Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspectives, Vol. 2
Virtual Reality Church: Pitfalls and Possibilities
The Bible and Money: Economy and Socioeconomic Ethics in the Bible (Bible in the Modern World)
Cultural Intelligence: Living for God in a Diverse, Pluralistic World
The Impact of Jesus of Nazareth: Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspectives, Vol. 1
Worldview Study Bible
Jesus the God-Man: The Unity and Diversity of the Gospel Portrayals
How Would Jesus Vote?: Do Your Political Views Really Align With The Bible?
Mark (New Cambridge Bible Commentary)
Doing Theology for the Church: Essays in Honor of Klyne Snodgrass Paperback
Truth in a Culture of Doubt: Engaging Skeptical Challenges to the Bible
Parables of Enoch
The People, the Land, and the Future of Israel: Israel and the Jewish People in the Plan of God
Truth Matters
The Gospels and Acts (The Holman Apologetics Commentary on the Bible)
The Message of Jesus: John Dominic Crossan and Ben Witherington III in Dialogue
In Defense of the Bible
Jesus in Continuum
Jesus the Messiah: Tracing the Promises, Expectations, and Coming of Israel’s King
Who Is Jesus?: Linking the Historical Jesus with the Christ of Faith
A Theology of Luke and Acts
Do Historical Matters Matter to Faith?
The Gospel According to Isaiah 53
Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics
‘Who is this son of man?’: The Latest Scholarship on a Puzzling Expression of the Historical Jesus
Read the Bible for Life: Your Guide to Understanding and Living God’s Word
Recovering the Real Lost Gospel: Reclaiming the Gospel as Good News
Oxford Handbook of Evangelical Theology
Key Events in the Life of the Historical Jesus: A Collaborative Exploration of Context and Coherence
A Comparative Handbook to the Gospel of Mark: Comparisons with Pseudepigrapha, the Qumran Scrolls, and Rabbinic Literature
The Historical Jesus: Five Views
Perspectives on the Ending of Mark: Four Views
Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
Foundations of Spiritual Formation: A Community Approach to Becoming Like Christ
Who Do My Opponents Say That I Am?: An Investigation of the Accusations Against the Historical Jesus
To the Jew First: The Case for Jewish Evangelism in Scripture and History
Encyclopedia of the Historical Jesus
Dethroning Jesus
Acts
Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ
The Bible Knowledge Word Study: Acts – Ephesians
The Missing Gospels : Unearthing the Truth Behind Alternative Christianities
Matthew, Mark (Cornerstone Biblical Commentary)
The Function of Scripture in Mark 15:1-39
Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible
Jesus In Context: Background Readings For Gospel Study
NET Bible
Dictionary Of The New Testament
College Faith 2
Face of New Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research
Breaking the Da Vinci Code: Answers to the Questions Everyone’s Asking
Studying the Historical Jesus: A Guide to Sources and Methods
Jesus According to Scripture : Restoring the Portrait from the Gospels
Purpose-directed Theology : Getting Our Priorities Right in Evangelical Controversies
Bible Knowledge Key Word Study: The Gospels
Looking to the Future: Evangelical Studies in Eschatology
Slaves, Women & Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis
Interpreting the New Testament
Rethinking the Synoptic Problem
New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity & Diversity of Scripture
Politics & Public Policy: A Christian Response: Crucial Considerations for Governing Life
Progressive Dispensationalism
Blasphemy and Exaltation in Judaism: The Charge against Jesus in Mark 14:53-65 (Biblical Studies Library)
Can I Trust the Bible?: Defending the Bible’s Reliability
Three Views on the Millennium and beyond
Three Central Issues in Contemporary Dispensationalism
Literary Studies in Luke-Acts: Essays in Honor of Joseph B. Tyson
Blasphemy and Exaltation in Judaism: The Charge against Jesus in Mark 14:53-65
Historical Handbook of Major Biblical Interpreters
Witness to the Gospel
Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments
Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
Luke (The NIV Application Commentary)
Jesus under Fire
Society of Biblical Literature 1994 Seminar Papers
Luke (IVP New Testament Commentaries)
A Biblical Theology of the New Testament
Integrity of Heart, Skillfulness of Hands: Biblical and Leadership Studies in Honor of Donald K. Campbell
Foundations For Biblical Interpretation
Luke 9:51-24:53 (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)
Gospels and the Scriptures of Israel
Jesus of Nazareth
Luke 1:1-9:50 (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)
Holman Bible Handbook
Dispensationalism, Israel and the Church
Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series)
A Case for Premillennialism: A New Consensus
A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament
New Testament Criticism & Interpretation
Through No Fault of Their Own
Introducing New Testament Interpretation
Proclamation from Prophecy and Pattern : Lucan Old Testament Christology