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Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.
Born (1933-04-11) April 11, 1933 (age 91)
Folcroft, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Known forOld Testament scholar, writer, public speaker, and educator
TitleColman M. Mockler distinguished Professor of Old Testament
Board member ofPresident of the Evangelical Theological Society
SpouseMarge
Childrenfour children
AwardsDanforth Teacher Study Grant
Academic background
EducationWheaton College,
Alma materBrandeis University (PhD)
Academic work
DisciplineBiblical studies
Sub-disciplineOT studies
InstitutionsTrinity Evangelical Divinity School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. (born April 11, 1933) is an American evangelical Old Testament scholar, writer, public speaker, and educator. Kaiser is the Colman M. Mockler distinguished Professor of Old Testament and former President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, retired June 30, 2006. He was succeeded by James Emery White.

Life and career

Kaiser was born in 1933 in Folcroft, Pennsylvania of German Baptist parents, Walter Christian Kaiser Sr. and Estelle Jaworsky Kaiser.[1] He earned his A.B. from Wheaton College, his B.D. from Wheaton Graduate School, and both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Mediterranean studies from Brandeis University. Until 2006, he served as president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (GCTS). Previous to his appointment at GCTS he was academic dean and Professor of Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he taught for more than twenty years. In 1977 he served as president of the Evangelical Theological Society. A recipient of the Danforth Teacher Study Grant, Kaiser is a member of the Wheaton College Scholastic Honor Society.

Prior to coming to Gordon-Conwell, Kaiser taught Bible and archeology at Wheaton College and taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in several capacities. In addition to teaching in the Old Testament department, he was senior vice president of education, academic dean, and senior vice president of distance learning and ministries. Kaiser currently serves on the boards of several Christian organizations.

Kaiser has contributed to such publications as Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Christianity Today, Westminster Theological Journal, and Evangelical Quarterly. He has also written numerous books, including Toward an Old Testament Theology; Ecclesiastes: Total Life; Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching; Hard Sayings of the Old Testament; Communicator's Commentary: Micah to Malachi; Leviticus in The New Interpreter's Bible; Exodus in the Expositor's Bible Commentary; The Messiah in the Old Testament; A History of Israel; and co-authored An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search for Meaning. He is a critic of, and rejects the Documentary Hypothesis.[2]

Kaiser and his wife, Marge, currently reside in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. They have four children and seven grandchildren.

Works

Books

  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1972). Classical Evangelical Essays in Old Testament Interpretation. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. ISBN 978-0-801-05314-6. OCLC 417680.
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1978). Toward Old Testament Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-37100-7. OCLC 3627351. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1979). Ecclesiastes: Total Life. Everyman's Bible Commentary Series. Chicago, IL: Moody Press. ISBN 978-0-802-42022-0. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1981). Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical exegesis for preaching and teaching. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. ISBN 978-0-801-05425-9. OCLC 7361170. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1982). A Biblical Approach to Personal Suffering. Chicago, IL: Moody Press. ISBN 978-0-802-44634-3. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1983). Toward Old Testament Ethics. Chicago, IL: Moody Press. ISBN 978-0-310-37110-6. OCLC 9827098. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1984). Malachi: God's Unchanging Love. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. ISBN 978-0-801-05464-8. OCLC 10926624. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1985). The Uses of the Old Testament in the New. Chicago, IL: Moody Press. ISBN 978-0-802-49085-8. OCLC 11814301. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1986). Quest for Personal Renewal: Revival in the Old Testament. Chicago, IL: Moody Press. ISBN 978-0-802-47050-8. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1986). Quality Living. Moody Elective Series. Chicago, IL: Moody Press. ISBN 978-0-802-47069-0. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1987). Toward Rediscovering the Old Testament. Chicago, IL: Moody Press. ISBN 978-0-310-37120-5. OCLC 15017539. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1988). Hard Sayings of the Old Testament. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN 978-0-830-81221-9. OCLC 17841939. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1989). Back toward the Future: Hints for Interpreting Biblical Prophecy. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. ISBN 978-0-801-05499-0. OCLC 19270676. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1992). More Hard Sayings of the Old Testament. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN 978-0-830-81748-1. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1992). Ogilvie, Lloyd J. (ed.). Micah-Malachi. The Communicator's Commentary. Vol. 21. W Pub Group. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C.; Bock, Darrell L.; Blaising, Craig A., eds. (1992). Dispensationalism, Israel and the Church: the search for definition. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-34611-1. OCLC 25915459. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |editormask= ignored (|editor-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C.; Silva, Moisés (1994). Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-53090-9. OCLC 29258790. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1995). Messiah in the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-20030-7. OCLC 32276242. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1995). Psalms: Heart to Heart with God. Great Books of the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-49871-1. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1995). Proverbs: Wisdom for Everyday Life. Great Books of the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-49861-2. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1998). A History of Israel: From the Bronze Age Through the Jewish Wars. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman. ISBN 978-0-805-46284-5. OCLC 37527534. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1998). The Christian and the "Old" Testament. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. ISBN 978-0-878-08292-6. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C.; Bahnsen, Greg L.; et al. (1999). Gundry, Stanley N. (ed.). Five Views on Law and Gospel. Counterpoints. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-21271-3. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (2000). Mission in the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. ISBN 9780801022289. OCLC 42619687. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (2001). The Old Testament Documents: Are They Reliable & Relevant?. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN 978-0-830-81975-1. OCLC 46936308. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (2001). Revive Us Again: Your Wakeup Call for Spiritual Renewal. Fearn, Scotland: Christian Focus Publications. ISBN 978-1-8579-2687-3. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C.; Bristow, George (2001). The Promise of God: God's Unchangeable Purpose Through Human History. Port Colborne, ON, Canada: Gospel Folio Press. ISBN 978-1-8827-0129-2. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (2002). Micah/Nahum/Habakkuk/Zephaniah/Haggai/Zechariah/Malachi. The Preacher's Commentary. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Inc. ISBN 978-1-4185-8757-4. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (2003). Preaching and Teaching from the Old Testament: a guide for the church. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ISBN 978-0-801-02610-2. OCLC 50676369. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C.; Garrett, Duane A., eds. (2006). The Archaeological Study Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture (NIV ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0310926061. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |editormask= ignored (|editor-mask= suggested) (help) - other bible versions and editions are available
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (2007). The Majesty of God in the Old Testament: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ISBN 978-0-801-03244-8. OCLC 74940979. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (2009). The Promise-Plan of God: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-86667-1. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C.; Berding, Kenneth; et al. (2008). Gundry, Stanley N. (ed.). Three Views on the New Testament Usage of the Old Testament. Counterpoints. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 9780310273332. OCLC 192081109. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (2009). What Does the Lord Require: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching Biblical Ethics. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ISBN 978-1-4412-0530-8. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (2009). Recovering the Unity of the Bible: One Continuous Story, Plan, and Purpose. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-32024-1. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C.; Vanhoozer, Kevin J.; et al. (2009). Gundry, Stanley N. (ed.). Four Views on Moving Beyond the Bible to Theology'. Counterpoints. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-27655-5. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. Jeremiah & Lamentations. Evangelical Exegetical Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help) - in progress [3]

Chapters and Contributions

  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1990). "Exodus". In Gaebelein, Frank E. (ed.). The Expositor's Bible Commentary with New International Version: Genesis, Exodus, Levitcus, Numbers. Vol. 2. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-36440-5. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (1994). "Leviticus". The New Interpreter's Bible Commentary: A Commentary in Twelve Volumes. Vol. 1. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press. ISBN 978-0-6872-7814-5. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)

Journal articles

  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (June 1977). "The Davidic Promise And The Inclusion Of The Gentiles (Amos 9:9-15 And Acts 15:13-18): A Test Passage For Theological Systems". Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. 20 (2): 97–111. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (March 1978). "Current crisis in exegesis and the apostolic use of Deuteronomy 25:4 in 1 Corinthians 9:8-10". Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. 21 (1): 3–18. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (September 1980). "The promise to David in Psalm 16 and its application in Acts 2:25-33 and 13:32-37". Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. 23 (3): 219–229. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)
  • Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. (Spring 1991). "Hermeneutics And The Theological Task". Trinity Journal. 12 (1): 3–14. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |authormask= ignored (|author-mask= suggested) (help)

References

  1. ^ "About Dr. Kaiser - Walter C. Kaiser, Jr". Kaiser's personal site. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  2. ^ "Exploding the JEDP Theory - The Documentary Hypothesis". Ankerberg Theological Research Institute. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  3. ^ Evangelical Exegetical Commentary: Jeremiah & Lamentations. Evangelical Exegetical Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
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