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This research cluster is devoted to the study of biblical texts in their historical, theological, and cultural contexts. Work in this cluster involves a wide range of research areas, from exegesis and hermeneutics to contemporary ethical and theological applications of biblical thought. Areas of particular research strength at AC include Old Testament prophetic literature, the letters of Paul, Pentecostal biblical hermeneutics, and the role of women in biblical literature. Researchers in this cluster also seek to connect theory and practice, with particular interests in the application of biblical research to modern ecological and social issues.
Buchanan, G. (2023). The Spirit, New Creation, and Christian Identity: Towards a Pneumatological Reading of Galatians 3:1–6:17. T&T Clark. | External link
Choi, YH (2023). Revelation and Old Testament Prophetic Books: Thematic Structure, Movement of Prophetic Perspective, and Eschatological Events. Christian Literature Center (CLC), Seoul (Written in Korean).
John D. Griffiths (2022). The Spirit as Gift in Acts. Brill. | External link
Choi, YH (2021). Patterns of Movement in the Hebrew Psalter: A Holistic Thematic Approach with an Exemplar, Psalms 69-87. Peter Lang. | External link
Grey, Jacqueline N., Rabens, Volker, & Kamell Kovalishyn, Mariam J. (eds) (2021). Key Approaches to Biblical Ethics. Leiden: Brill.
Newton, Jon K. (2021). A Pentecostal Commentary on Revelation. Wipf & Stock.
White, A. G.(2021). Paul, Community, and Discipline: Establishing Boundaries and Dealing with the Disorderly. Lexington Books.
Aernie, Jeffrey W. (2024). “The Corporate Portrayal of Women in the Gospel of Matthew as Narrative Disciples.” In Charles Anderson and Matthew Ryan Hauge (eds.), Character Studies in the Gospel of Matthew. LNTS 648. (pp. 149–62). T&T Clark. | External link
Austin, E.M., Rijken, A. (2024). From Grief to Joy: An Intertextual Study of Naomi and Hannah. Australian Biblical Review, (forthcoming).
Aernie, Jeffrey W. (2023). ‘She of Uriah’ (Matthew 1:6): An Evocative and Multivalent Genealogical Annotation. Zeitschrift fur die Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der Alteren Kirche, 114 1–21.
Austin, E.M. (2023). Beyond the Face: A Pentecostal’s re-evaluation of Orthodox iconography In J. M. Luetz, D. A. Austin, & A. Duderija, Interfaith Engagement Beyond the Divide: Approaches, Experiences, and Practices (pp. 147–160). Springer Singapore.
Grey, Jacqueline N. (2023). ‘The Old Testament as a Source for Ethics for the Pentecostal community’ In K. Archer & Z. Tackett, Festschrift in honor of Murray W. Dempster (pp. ). Oxford: Regnum Books.
Griffiths, John D. (2023). Tongues as of Fire: Pentecost as a Temple Inauguration Theophany. Journal of Pentecostal Theology, 31.2. | External link
Newton, Jon K. (2023). Blurred Boundaries and Hybrids in Revelation. Australian Biblical Review, 71 83-99.
Bakker, Anne. The Forty Days of Resurrection Appearances in Luke 24:1−53 and Acts 1:1−11 as Preparation for the Apostles’ Post-Ascension Mission (PhD)
Chin, Young Hee. Luke 4:16-19: A Theological and Socio-scientific Interpretation of Korean Diaspora in Australia for the Search of their Political and Social Identity (PhD)
Hills, Bruce. Living Today in the Light of That Day: The Future Judgment and Reward of Believers (PhD)
Houston, Lesley. An Exploration of the Interpretations and Use of Psalms by Akha Christians (PhD)
Kim, Young. A Study on the Problems of N. T. Wright’s Interpretation of the Synoptic Gospels (PhD)
Austin, Emma. “When I see … I will remember” : exploring memorability and nature in the Old Testament through mnemonature (PhD)
Hall, Craig. With what kind of body will they come? Paul’s bodily transformation resurrection message and its reception by his audience amidst social diversity in first-century Corinth: a study of 1 Corinthians 15:12, 35-55 (PhD)
Kakala, Makalofi. Reading Biblical Hebrew Poetry through the lens of Heliaki, a Tongan poetical device (PhD)
Kim, Kon Ju. Studying the Imagery of the Wedding of the Lamb and His Bride in Revelation 19:6–10 (MPhil)
Lim, Ling Siew. The Spirit of YHWH and the Restoration in Ezekiel (PhD)
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This research cluster contributes to the advancement of the following goals:
