Donald Guthrie (theologian)
Donald Guthrie | |
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Born | Ipswich, Suffolk | 21 February 1916
Died | 8 September 1992 Pinner, Middlesex | (aged 76)
Nationality | London Bible College |
Thesis | (Ph.D. 1961) |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Biblical studies |
Sub-discipline | NT studies |
Notable works | New Testament Introduction (1962) & New Testament Theology (1981) |
Donald Guthrie (February 21, 1916 – September 8, 1992[1]) was a British New Testament scholar, best known for his New Testament Introduction (1962) and New Testament Theology (1981) which are recognized as significant books related to the New Testament.[2]
Life
Guthrie studied on the
London Bible College (now London School of Theology), which was accredited by the University of London. Before completing his degree, Guthrie began lecturing at the college, at the invitation of the college's principal, Ernest Kevan. He continued lecturing at the college until his retirement in 1982, becoming Vice-Principal in 1978. He then served as President of the college from 1983 until his death.[3]
Works
Books
- Guthrie, Donald (1956). The Pastoral Epistles and the Mind of Paul. Tyndale New Testament lecture. Vol. 1955. London: OCLC 5001538.
- ——— (1957). The Pastoral Epistles. OCLC 759495.
- ——— (1964). Epistles from Prison: Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon. Bible Studies. Vol. 19. London & New York: OCLC 642698.
- ———; OCLC 82785.
- ——— (1970). A Shorter Life of Christ. Contemporary Evangelical Perspectives. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. OCLC 101237.
- ——— (1972). Jesus the Messiah: an illustrated life of Christ. Grand Rapids, MI: OCLC 483425.
- ——— (1975). The Apostles. Grand Rapids, MI: OCLC 1543882.
- ——— (1981). New Testament Theology. Master reference collection. Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press. OCLC 7434241.
- ——— (1981). Galatians. New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. OCLC 824657207.
- ——— (1983). The Letter to the Hebrews. OCLC 9350465.
- ——— (1984). Bible guide to Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. Grand Rapids, MI & Leicester: Eerdmans. OCLC 11970117.
- ——— (1986). A Guide to John's Gospel. Grand Rapids, MI & Leicester: Eerdmans. OCLC 15252341.
- ——— (1987). The Relevance of John's Apocalypse. Didsbury Lectures. Grand Rapids, MI & Exter, UK: Eerdmans & OCLC 16227146.
- ——— (1990). New Testament Introduction. Master reference collection. Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press. OCLC 20992943.
Articles
- ——— (1956). "Tertullian and Pseudonymity". Expository Times. 67: 341f.
- ——— (October 1962). "Recent Literature on the Petrine Epistles". Themelios. 1 (1): 13–23.
- ——— (1963). "Recent Literature on the Acts of the Apostles". Vox Evangelica. 2: 33–49.
- ——— (Summer 1965). "Dilemma in New Testament Criticism". TSF Bulletin. 42: 4–9.
- ——— (Summer 1965). "Christianity and the Computer". TSF Bulletin. 42: 9–11.
- ——— (1965). "Some Recent Books on the Gospels". Vox Evangelica. 4: 43–54.
- ——— (1966). "Oral Tradition in New Testament Times". Themelios. 3 (3): 24–30.
- ——— (1968). "Form Criticism". Themelios. 5 (1): 8–14.
Festschrift
- OCLC 8221716.
References
- ^ Motyer, Steve (1999). "Donald Guthrie". In Walter A. Elwell and J. D. Weaver (ed.). Bible Interpreters of the 20th Century. Grand Rapids: Baker. pp. 287–298.
- ^ Journal for the Study of the New Testament, Vol. 7, No. 20, 110 ff Archived 2013-02-01 at archive.today
- ^ Cotterell, Peter (17 September 1992). "Obituary: Donald Guthrie". The Independent.
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