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George van Kooten is the Lady Margaret's Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, focusing on New Testament studies and its contextualization within the Graeco-Roman world. He holds degrees from Leiden, Durham, and Oxford, reflecting his deep expertise in this field. His academic career includes a tenure as Professor of New Testament Studies at the University of Groningen from 2006 to 2018, along with visiting fellowships at Clare Hall, Cambridge, and Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. He is known for his contributions to research, including a significant project on the reception of Paul and modern philosophy, alongside establishing the 'Ancient Philosophy & Religion' series with George Boys-Stones. Van Kooten has lectured extensively, including prestigious events such as the Manson Memorial lecture and serves as an editor for 'Civitatum Orbis Mediterranei Studia'. His current projects include monographs that explore the political implications of the term 'church' in a historical context and the intersections between Greek mythology and the Gospel of John. He is actively involved in supervising MPhil and PhD students and encourages prospective students to engage with him regarding their research interests.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge
Leading academic in New Testament studies, coordinating and teaching advanced courses and supervising research.
University of Groningen • Groningen
Held the position of Professor, focusing on New Testament research and education.
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