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Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. is President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts.
 Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. has been a powerful Christian influence since his call to minister at the age of 15. Born on a rural farm in Pennsylvania, Dr. Kaiser is a respected teacher, scholar, and visionary leader to the evangelical community. During his career he has been a renowned teacher at Wheaton College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary as well as lecturing and preaching at other various schools, organizations, and churches across the country. In 1958 he was awarded a prestigious Danforth Teaching Fellowship and two years later was named Junior Teacher of the Year for Wheaton College. In 1977 he served the greater church acting as the President of the Evangelical Theological Society. In 1993, Dr. Kaiser was named the Distinguished Colman M. Mockler Professor of Old Testament Studies by Gordon-Conwell. Perhaps even more influential in leadership, Dr. Kaiser helped shape Trinity adding five Ph.D. programs during his tenure as Academic Dean and Senior Vice-President for Education. His time as President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary was equally impacting with enrollment increasing from 900 students when he arrived to over 2,200 when he retired.
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5 Books that Made Greatest Impact on Spiritual Walk |
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#1 Knowing God |
#2 The Prophets and the Promise |
#3 Biblical Hermeneutics |
#4 Gilgamesh Epic and Old Testament Parallels |
#5 The Prophets |
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Willis J. Beecher |
Milton Terry |
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Latest Book Release
Dr. Kaiser’s latest book release (2008) is The Promise of God. The book encapsulates Dr. Kaiser’s Old Testament Studies over the years. |
Dr. Kaiser’s writings, including over forty books, have also greatly influenced the Kingdom. An expert in Mediterranean and Old Testament Studies, he has had a profound effect on Biblical scholarship as well as training of laity. He is often consulted for his expertise by various Christian publications and organizations and has served as an advisory editor for Christianity Today for years. Among the books he penned are Toward an Exegetical Theology and Toward Old Testament Ethics. His impact has been duly noted by Wheaton College which awarded him the 2005 Alumnus of the Year award for his countless contributions. Today, he is Professor and President Emeritus for Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts while enjoying retirement in Wisconsin with his wife. Together they have four children and seven grandchildren. |
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Getting at the Heart of an Old Testament Scholar
Which professor impacted you most in your pursuit of Old Testament Studies?
Dr. Cyrus H. Gordon of Brandeis University.
Why did you choose Brandeis University for your P.h.D. work?
It was one of the few schools open to evangelicals for studying the Old Testament at the time.
In your opinion, who is the great Old Testament Scholar ever?
Franz Delitzsch for his writings.
What advice would you give current Old Testament Students?
Finish well.
What project are you currently working on?
Biblical Ethics: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching.
How would you describe yourself?
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 “God has certainly led me in a different direction than I expected when, at 15 years old, I dedicated my life to Him at a Youth for Christ rally with the desire to serve on the mission field. Reflecting on the Lord’s guidance over the last 50 years, my wife, Marge, and I continue to be surprised every day with the joy of ministry…”
– Wheaton Alumni Magazine (Autumn 2005)
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Impact of the Professor
“I can’t think of anyone better to lift our sight to the stimulating reality of the majesty of God than my friend Walt Kaiser.”
— Joe Stowell, President Cornerstone University
“Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. has long been recognized for his theological conservatism and insightful scholarship, and the more than thirty books he has authored have consistently demonstrated that these two virtues need not be incompatible with each other.”
— Francis C. Rossow, Concordia Journal
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