Dr. Simon Gathercole

Biography

Simon Gathercole is a Professor in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, specializing in New Testament and Early Christianity. He pursued his undergraduate degree in Classics and Theology at Cambridge and later engaged in doctoral research under the supervision of James D.G. Dunn at Durham. Over the years, he has taught at various institutions, including the University of Aberdeen from 2000 to 2007. Gathercole currently serves as the editor for the Journal for the Study of the New Testament and the New Testament Studies journal, while also co-editing Early Christianity. His research primarily focuses on interpreting the New Testament, particularly its Christological views and the doctrine of atonement, exploring literary connections with early Judaism. He is heavily involved in supervising doctoral research in Pauline studies and Gospels, along with an interest in extra-canonical texts. Gathercole has authored several key publications, including works such as 'The Gospel Gospels: Christian Proclamation of Early Jesus' and 'Apocryphal Gospels'. His recent articles investigate various aspects of New Testament literature and historical context, contributing significantly to the field of theology and biblical studies at large.

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