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Dr. Darrell L. Bock is Research Professor of New Testament Studies and Professor of Spiritual Development & Culture at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, TX.
.jpg.jpg) Dr. Darrell L. Bock has been a powerful voice in the Christian Community for decades. Often sited for his vast expertise in Biblical Studies, Dr. Bock’s impact is expansive both in Christianity and global academia. Born in Calgary, Canada, to parents Bertram and Arlene Bock, Dr. Bock accepted the Lord when he was 18 years old after a year at SMU in Dallas. Afterward, Dr. Bock transferred to the University of Texas at Austin where he majored in European History and explored his personal interests in radio, television, and film. Feeling called to the ministry, Dr. Bock and his new bride Sarah (Sally) Painter moved back to Dallas where he earned a Th.M. in Old Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary. The next few years would be spent at the University of Aberdeen where Dr. Bock’s thesis on Luke’s Use of the Old Testament for Christology helped earn him a Ph.D. in New Testament under the guidance of I. Howard Marshall. Along the way, Dr. Bock’s pastoral skills were also developed. He became involved in Young Life Ministry while at the University of Texas and began preaching extensively while studying in Scotland. Upon returning to the U.S., he became an Associate Pastor at Trinity Fellowship Church in Richardson, TX where he still serves while volunteering for other community and civic causes.
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Latest Book Release
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Dr. Bock’s latest book release (2008) is Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Drs. Bock, Walter Kaiser, Jr and Peter Enns contributed to the Zondervan work. |
Professionally, Dr. Bock has excelled. In 1982 he was hired by his alma mater, DTS, to be a New Testament Professor. Always interested in research, Dr. Bock’s expertise would be pursued by numerous other institutions. He has taught or lectured at more than 50 schools including Beeson Divinity School, Calvin Seminary, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Westminister West, and the University of Michigan. His insights have been sought by the media as well. He has repeatedly appeared on the ABC, NBC, and Fox networks in addition to doing various radio broadcasts. Among his countless publications are articles for Bibliotheca Sacra, Christianity Today, Dallas Morning News, JETS, the Princeton Theological Review, and The Los Angeles Times. In addition, he has penned or contributed to more than 50 books including the New York Times Best Seller Breaking the Da Vinci Code and a recent work, Acts (2007), by Baker Books. In 2000-2001, he served as the President of the Evangelical Theological Society. Today, he is the Editor at Large for Christianity Today and a Research Professor of New Testament Studies and a Professor of Spiritual Development and Culture for the Center for Christian Leadership at DTS. He and his wife are the proud parents of three children and two grandchildren. |
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Getting at the Heart of a New Testament Scholar
Which professor impacted you most in pursuit of New Testament Studies?
“There would actually be three from D.T.S.: Harold Hoehner for New Testament Studies, Elliott Johnson for Biblical Exposition, and Howard Hendrix for communication.”
Why did you choose The University of Aberdeen, Scotland, for your Ph.D. work?
“I went to Scotland to study with Dr. Howard Marshall. I wanted to study with a solid evangelical in a European context.”
In your opinion, who is the greatest New Testament Scholar ever?
“No one in particular leaps out. I do have great respect for the work Martin Hengel did at the University of Tübingen. F.F. Bruce is also important for combining high academics with a commitment to the truth of Scripture.”
What advice would you give current New Testament Students?
“Get comfortable in the original languages and the context in which they were written as soon as possible. Also, read the text in front of you. There is danger in turning to other texts too early.”
What project are you currently work on?
“Currently I am editing a major Jesus Book. I am also developing a book on Enoch with Dr. Jim Charlesworth from Princeton.”
How would you describe yourself?
“Pretty focused and yet laid back at the same time.” |
“It is a privilege being able to share the Word through teaching and writing. When I travel internationally, it amazes me to think that my work is having an impact around the globe. Believers must remember that the gospel requires engagement with the culture.”
– Dr. Bock speaking on global impact
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Impact of the Professor
“If you are looking for careful historical answers to the baffling assumptions of The Da Vinci Code, Bock provides them. If you are looking for what theories of Christian origins inspired Dan Brown, Bock reveals them. If you are looking for what Mary Magdalene was really like, Bock describes her. In short, the code behind The Da Vinci Code needs to be cracked... Bock cracks it.”
—Professor Scott McKnight, North Park Univ. on Bock’s Book Breaking the Da Vinci Code.
"Having worked closely with Dr. Bock over the past few years, I have seen his heart and passion for Jesus Christ surfaces in many ways. Perhaps the most meaningful to me is that he is an ambassador for Jesus to a skeptical culture and an advocate for true spiritual transformation to Jesus' followers."
—Darrell Yoder, ITS Director of Operations
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Dr. Darrell L. Bock, Ph.D.
(1953-)
Position:
Research Professor of New Testament Studies & Professor of Spiritual Development and Culture at Dallas Theological Seminary
Ordination:
Ordained in 1982 by
Trinity Fellowship Church
Church Affiliation:
Trinity Fellowship Church
Family:
Wife Sally (33 years)
Children: 2 Daughters, 1 Son
Grandchildren: Two
Education:
B.A. University of Texas at Austin
(European History) - 1975
Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary
(Old Testament) - 1979
Ph.D. University of Aberdeen, Scotland (New Testament) - 1983
Professional Experience:
1978-1979 Young Life Ministry
1980-1982 Pulpit Supply Preaching in Church of Scotland
1982-current Associate Pastor Trinity Fellowship Church in Richardson, Texas.
1982-1991 Associate Professor Dallas Theological Seminary
1987-current Chairman of Steering Committee for CD Word Library, Dallas Theological Seminary
1991-current Professor
Dallas Theological Seminary
1994-2000 National Treasurer for Institute of Biblical Research
1998 Board Chairman of Agape Leadership Ministries International
2000-2001 President of Evangelical Theological Society
2006-current Editor at Large for Christianity Today
2008-current Board of Reference for The Institute of Theological Studies
International Outreach:
Dr. Bock has extensively served the domestic and international church. His global ministry includes Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Romania, Taiwan, Myanmar, and the United Kingdom.
Hobbies:
Photography
Dallas Stars Fan
Being with Grandchildren
Life Verses:
“No one verse in particular stands out. But the stories of Jesus in the Gospels have made the greatest impact on my spiritual formation.”
ITS Courses by this professor
NT506 The Gospel of Luke
NT507 The Acts of the Apostles
Professor Websites/Blogs
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dr. Bock's Blog
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Dr. Bock's Perfect Day
“Spending a lot of time with my children and grandchildren, with a little ministry work on the side to cap off the day.”
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