2009–2022 | Participation in AAA accreditation visits (Thailand, Austria, Peru, Germany)
2010–2017 | Associate Editor of Bulletin for Biblical Research
2009–2017 | Member of Steering Committee of Ritual in the Biblical World section of Society of Biblical Literature
2007–2009 | Founder and co-chair of Ritual in the Biblical World consultation, Society of Biblical Literature, Annual Meeting, USA
2007–present | Member of Review Board (Ancient Near Eastern section) of e-journal Religion Compass: A Journal of Peer-reviewed Survey Articles from across the Discipline, published by Wiley Blackwell Publishing (http://www.blackwell-compass.com/subject/religion)
2006–2009 | Editor, Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines
2006–present | Member of International Review Board of DavarLogos. Revista Bíblico-Teológica de la Facultad de Teología, River Plate Adventist University, Argentina
2006–present | Member of Biblical Research Institute Committee, General Conference, Seventh-day Adventist Church
2006–2008 | Member of Editorial Board of Bulletin for Biblical Research (three-year term)
2003–2007 | Member of Steering Committee of Theology of Hebrew Scriptures section of Society of Biblical Literature
2002–2011 | Member of International Review Board of Enfoques, River Plate Adventist University, Argentina
2001–2005 | Editor, DavarLogos. Revista Bíblico-Teológica de la Facultad de Teología, River Plate Adventist University, Argentina
2001–2005 | Editor, Serie monográfica de estudios bíblicos y teológicos de la Universidad Adventista del Plata/River Plate Adventist University Monograph Series in Biblical and Theological Studies, River Plate Adventist University, Libertador San Martín, Argentina
1998 | Ordination to Gospel Ministry, Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lima, Peru
1996 | Square supervisor in Field A 7J78 at Tell el ‘Umeiri (Madaba Plains Project), Jordan, 1996 season
1995–2023 | Contributor, Old Testament Abstracts
1995–2001 | Associate Editor, Theologika
1993–1994 | Research Assistant (Research Unit for Computer Applications to the Language and Text of the Old Testament), Department of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
1991–1992 | Research Assistant (Inscriptional Project), Department of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
1990 | Research Assistant (Qumran Project), Department of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
1991 | Lecturer, Theology Department, Helderberg College, South Africa

Church Engagement and Participation

1990–present   Preached numerous Week of Prayer meetings around the global church (in South Africa, Peru, Argentina, Philippines, South Korea, Austria, USA, Canada), often in collaboration with Chantal Klingbeil.

1990–present   Held various evangelistic series in South Africa, Peru, Argentina, and the Philippines

2009–present   Speaker at numerous camp meetings or Conference Sabbaths in the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, in collaboration with Chantal Klingbeil.

2009–present   Speaker at ministerial meetings and seminars in Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Philippines, USA, Switzerland, and Canada.

2009–present   Participation in TV productions of Hope Channel International (as guest on StoryLine and Ministry in Motion programs and as specialist consultant for biblical and archaeological programs), Stimme der Hoffnung/Hope Media Germany, Adventist Review TV, and It Is Written (13-part recordings on Sabbath School program for the third quarter of 2020).

1990–present   Engagement in local congregations as elder, Sabbath school teacher, seminar speaker, musician.
Founder and member of music ministry group “Experience,” touring from 1982–1994 in Europe. Recorded five tape-/record-/CD-productions at Stimme der Hoffnung studio (“Ich suche Dich,” “Weil es noch zu wenig sind”, “When That Great Day Comes,” “Spiegelungen,“ and „It’s About Time”).
Served as interim pastor for the German Church in Somerset West for six months in 1992.

Theses and Dissertations (Advisor)

2009 | “Genesis 1:1–2:3 in the Light of Textlinguistic and Text-Oriented-Literary Studies,” by Daniel Kwame Bediako (Ph.D. Religion dissertation), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (March 9, 2009).

2005 | “La estructura de la misión de Moisés a los egipcios en la narrativa del éxodo: algunas implicancias para la misión de la iglesia,” by Richard W. Medina (Lic. thesis), Universidad Adventista del Plata (November 23, 2005).

2004 | “Hacia una teología bíblica del ayuno: elementos exegéticos para su fundamentación teológica. Un análisis de Levítico 16:29–31 en relación con Isaías 58:3–10,” by Marcelo Quiñones (Lic. thesis), Universidad Adventista del Plata (January 29, 2004).

2000 | “Trasfondo veterotestamentario de la cena del Señor y su relación con la pascua a partir de su institución según Éxodo 12:21–28,” by Joel Peña Castillo (M.Th. thesis), Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru (June 6, 2000).

Theses, Dissertations and Projects (Member of Committee)

2008 | “The Origins of Sixteenth Century Sabbatarian Anabaptism—A Reassessment,” by Marcel Daniel Wieland (M.A. Religion thesis), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (November 13, 2008).

2008 | “Empowering Leadership: A Seminar Curriculum for Local Church Leaders in the Baden-Württemberg Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,” by Christoph Berger (D.Min. project), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (October 13, 2008).

2008 | “The Role of the Watchman in the Context of Judgment and Restoration: An Exegetical Study of Ezekiel 3:16–21 and 33:1–11,” by Ronald Stone (Ph.D. Religion dissertation), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (October 6, 2008).

2008 | “The Making of a Church: Ellen G. White’s Views on Church Government (1844–1888),” by Ricardo Gonzalez (Ph.D. Religion dissertation), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (August 20, 2008).

2008 | “The Interpretation of the Concept of Hadēs described in Luke 16:19–31,” by Alfredo G. Agustin, Jr. (Ph.D. Religion dissertation), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (July 4, 2008).

2007 | “Does Job 14:22 Depict the Condition of Man after Death or the Condition of Job while He is Alive?,” by Younis Masih (M.A. Religion thesis), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (May 25, 2007).

2005 | “Una investigación acerca de los posibles significados de las expresiones ‘la tierra gloriosa’ y ‘el monte glorioso y santo’ en el libro de Daniel,” by Carlos E. Mora (Th.D. dissertation), Universidad Adventista del Plata, Argentina (November 2, 2005).

Theses and Dissertations (Internal Examiner)

2020 | “Laying on of Hands in Cultic Passages of the Pentateuch in Light of a Re-examination of Pentateuchal Hamartiology and Atonement,” by Slaviša Janković (Ph.D. dissertation), Andrews University (September 2020).

2014 | “Cleansing the Common: A Narrative-Intertextual Study of Mark 7:1–23,” by Eike Müller (Th.D. dissertation), Andrews University (December 11, 2014).

2007 | “The Identity and Role of Michael in the Narrative of the War in Heaven: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Revelation 12:7–12,” by Michael Onyedikachi Akpa (Ph.D. Religion dissertation, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (July 2, 2007).

2007 | “An Investigation into the Motif of Works and Rewards in the Letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation,” by Mesfin Mandefro (M.A. Religion thesis), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (March 9, 2007).

2006 | “The New Testament Attitude Toward the Old Testament Distinction between Clean and Unclean Animals,” by Davidson Razafiarivony (Ph.D. Religion dissertation), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (September 18, 2006).

2006 | “A Biblical and Contextual Study of the Viability of the Cell Church for the Seventh-day Adventist Mission in Soul, Korea,” by Min Ho Joo (Ph.D. Religion dissertation), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (February 23, 2006).

2000 | “Paciencia: la virtud de esperanza cristiana. Análisis temático y exegético de Santiago 5:7-11,” by Efraín Choque Quispe (M.Th. thesis), Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru (June 22, 2000).

1995 | “Las naturalezas de Jesús en el prólogo del Evangelio de Juan,” by Roberto Moreno Garces (M.Th. thesis), Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru (December 1995).

1995 | “El amor de Jesús por Pedro y su reinvindicación apostólica,” by Franz Ríos (M.Th. thesis), Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru (July 25, 1995).

Theses and Dissertations (External Examiner)

2018 | “Redefining the Roles of Rural Levites in Deuteronomy,” by James Douglas Wilson (Ph.D. dissertation), Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY, USA (September 24, 2018).

2012 | “Impurity and Ritual in the Priestly Source and Assyro-Babylonian Incantations,” by Isabel Cranz (Ph.D. dissertation), Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA (September 12, 2012).

2003 | “Los Hebreos en el gran Canaán: del Bronce Antiguo al Bronce Tardío,” by Bernardo Gandulla (Ph.D. dissertation), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (November 17, 2003).

External Academic Evaluations

April 2008 | Scientific Evaluation (1000012-121591), Swiss National Science Foundation of Peter Altmann and Konrad Schmid, Universität Zürich: “Communal Meals as Nexus of Socio-Religious Identity: Meal Texts in the Deuteronomic Code”.

Classes Taught: Undergraduate Level

Biblical Hebrew I (3 credits); Biblical Hebrew II (3 credits); Biblical Background (3 credits); Historical and Poetical Books of the Old Testament (4 credits); Pentateuch (3 credits); Prophetic Books of the Old Testament (4 credits); Archaeology and History of the Ancient Near East (2 credits); Research Methodology (3 credits); Guided Research (2 credits); Practical Theology I (4 credits); Christology and Soteriology (4 credits)

Classes Taught: Postgraduate Level

M.A. level: Exegesis of the Old Testament: Isaiah (4 credits); Guided Readings in Biblical Hermeneutics (3 credits); Readings in the Old Testament (English): Ezra-Nehemiah (3 credits)

Ph.D. level: Biblical Aramaic (3 credits); Exegesis of the Pentateuch (3 credits); Archaeology of Palestine (2 credits); Archaeology of the Ancient Near East (2 credits); Theology of the Old Testament (3 credits); Exegesis of the Book of Amos (2 credits); Textual Criticism of the Old Testament (2 credits); Guided Reading in the History of Palestine and the Ancient Near East (2 credits); Hebrew Exegesis (3 credits); Selected Exegesis of the Pentateuch (3 credits); Biblical Hermeneutics (3 credits); Archaeology of the Biblical World (3 credits); Hebrew Grammar (3 credits); Hebrew Readings (3 credits); Advanced Hebrew (3 credits)

2020 | Associated Church Press Awards 2019: Video: News Story, Current Events Award of Merit for “Safe Church,” Adventist World (September 2019), online at https://www.artvnow.com/videos/safe.

2016 | Associated Church Press Awards 2015: Theological: Biblical Interpretation Award of Merit for “Between Sadducees and Pharisees: How Jesus Claims the Theological Center,” Adventist World (April 2015), online at http://www.adventistworld.org/2015/april/jesus-claims-the-center/1814-jesus-claims-the-center.html.

2015 | Associated Church Press Awards 2014: Theological: Devotional/Inspirational: Short Format: All Media Award of Excellence for “What Really Counts: When God Challenges Us to Keep Eternity in Our Hearts,” Adventist World (November 2014), online at http://www.adventistworld.org/2014/november/what-really-counts/170-what-really-counts.html.

2014 | Associated Church Press Awards 2013: Reporting and Writing: Theme Issue, Section or Series News Service/Website/Blog Award of Merit for “Route to Roots,” Adventist Review online (October 2013).

2011 | Associated Church Press Awards 2010: Biblical Interpretation Award of Excellence for “The Gehazi Syndrome: Suffering Familiarity with the Holy,” Ministry Magazine (May 2010): 16–19.

2006–present Trustee, Adventist Theological Society.

2003–2006 | Honorary Trustee, Adventist Theological Society.

1996 | Research Grant from La Sierra University, Los Angeles, and Madaba Plains Project Consortium for participation in the excavations of the project in Jordan.

1994 | Stellenbosch 2000 merit bursary for doctoral studies from Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

1993 | Stellenbosch 2000 merit bursary for doctoral Studies from Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

1992 | Merit bursary for doctoral studies (covering complete costs) from the Human Science Research Council, South Africa.

1992 | Grant for doctoral studies from Helderberg College, South Africa.

1992 | Stellenbosch 2000 merit bursary for M.A. studies from Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

1991 | Merit bursary for M.A. studies (covering complete costs) from the Human Science Research Council, South Africa.

1990 | Stellenbosch 2000 merit bursary for M.A. studies from the Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

2004–2006 | Research Grant from River Plate Adventist University for project: “Esther Commentary and Ezra-Nehemiah Commentary”.

2004 | Research Grant from River Plate Adventist University for project: “La iglesia, cuerpo de Cristo y plenitud de Dios”.

2002–2004 | Research Grant from River Plate Adventist University for project: “Ritual and Ritual Texts in the Bible”.

2002–2003 | Research Grant from River Plate Adventist University for project: “Diccionario bíblico-teológico introductorio”.

2002–present | Fellow of Institute for Biblical Research

1999–2001, 2013–present | American Schools of Oriental Research

1995–present | Society of Biblical Literature

1991–1995 | South African Society of Semitics

1990–present | Adventist Theological Society

Books

Ezra-Nehemiah. Apollos Old Testament Commentary. Edited by Gordon Wenham and David W. Baker. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, contracted.

1 and 2 Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, authored with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide: Teachers Edition. Silver Spring, MD: General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, 2026 (forthcoming).

Connecting Worlds: Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Studies in Honor of Ekkehardt Mueller, edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil and Eike Mueller. Madrid: Safeliz, 2025.

Numbers: Chapters 1–18. Seventh-day Adventist International Bible Commentary. Edited by Jacques Doukhan. Boise, Id.: Pacific Press Publishing Association, submitted for review.

Rest in Christ, co-authored with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Companion volume to Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide. Boise, Id.: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 2021.

Rest in Christ, co-authored with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide. Silver Spring, Md.: General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 2021.

Andrews Bible Commentary: Old Testament. Edited by Ángel M. Rodríguez, Daniel Bediako, Carl Cossart, and Gerald A. Klingbeil. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Andrews University Press, 2020.

28 Ways to Spell Your Faith: The Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists Explained, edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Silver Spring, MD: Adventist Review Ministries and Review and Herald Publishing Association, 2020 (German, Spanish, and Portuguese editions of the volume)

Archaeological Study Bible. Spain: Safeliz, 2017. Entries on Equids, Ezra, Meals in the Old Testament, and Ritual.

Él dijo y fue hecho: La creación en el Antiguo Testamento, edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Transl. Aecio Cairus and Néstor Alberro. Libertador San Martín: Universidad Adventista del Plata / Montemorelos: Adventus, Editorial Universidad Iberoamericana, 2017.

‘He Spoke and It Was’: Divine Creation in the Old Testament, edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Creation Series 1. Nampa, Id.: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 2015.

The Genesis Creation Account and Its Reverberations in the Old Testament, edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Andrews University Press, 2015.

Christ and His Law, authored with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide: Teachers Edition. Silver Spring, Md.: General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 2014.

Background Characters in the Old Testament, authored with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide. Silver Spring, Md.: General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 2010.

Illuminating Shadow Figures of the Bible, authored with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Companion volume to Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide. Hagerstown, Md.: Review & Herald Publishing House, 2010.

Critical Issues in Early Israelite History, edited with Richard S. Hess and Paul Ray Jr. Bulletin for Biblical Research Supplements 3. Winona Lake, Ind.: Eisenbrauns, 2008. Reviews: Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin 54 (2009): 45-46; Review of Biblical Literature [http://www.bookreviews.org] (2009); Catholic Biblical Quarterly 72.4 (2010): 853–855; Theologische Literaturzeitung 135 (2010): 1325–1327; Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 361 (2011): 99-101; Journal of Near Eastern Studies 71.2 (2012): 356–358.

“For You Have Strengthened Me”: Biblical and Theological Studies in Honor of Gerhard Pfandl, edited with Martin G. Klingbeil and Martin Pröbstle. St. Peter, Austria: Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen, 2007.

Bridging the Gap: Ritual and Ritual Texts in the Bible. Bulletin for Biblical Research Supplements 1. Winona Lake, Ind.: Eisenbrauns, 2007. Reviews: Reviews of Biblical Literature [http://www.bookreviews.org] (2007); Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 10 (2007): 212–16; DavarLogos 6 (2007): 179; Old Testament Abstracts 30 (2007): 404; Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 50 (2007): 819–21; Journal of Hebrew Scriptures 8 (2008) [http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/JHS/reviews/review315.htm]; Catholic Biblical Quarterly 70.2 (2008): 343–45; Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 32.5 (2008): 167; Revue Biblique 115.3 (2008): 458; Andrews University Seminary Studies 46 (2008): 279–82; International Review of Biblical Studies 53 (2006–2007 [2008]): 24; Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft 120.2 (2008): 305; Bulletin for Biblical Research 19.3 (2009): 437–438; Biblioteca Orientalis 66 (2009): 646–648; Biblical Interpretation 19.4–5 (2011): 511–516.

Misión y contextualización. Llevar el mensaje bíblico a un mundo multicultural. Serie monográfica de estudios bíblicos y teológicos de la Universidad Adventista del Plata/River Plate Adventist University Monograph Series in Biblical and Theological Studies 2. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2005.

Inicios, paradigmas y fundamentos. Estudios teológicos y exegéticos en el Pentateuco. Serie monográfica de estudios bíblicos y teológicos de la Universidad Adventista del Plata/River Plate Adventist University Monograph Series in Biblical and Theological Studies 1. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2004. Reviews: Ugarit-Forschungen 35 (2003): 813–14; Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 29.5 (2005): 145–46; Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 9.1 (2006): 85–88; Journal of Near Eastern Studies 67.1 (2008): 71–72;

Pensar la iglesia hoy. Hacia una eclesiología adventista. Estudios teológicos presentados durante el IV Simposio Bíblico-Teológico Sudamericano en honor a Raoul Dederen, edited with Martin G. Klingbeil and Miguel Ángel Núñez. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2002. Reviews: Andrews University Seminary Studies 43.1 (2005): 31–40; Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 9.2 (2006): 188–193

Entender la Palabra. Hermenéutica Adventista para el Nuevo Siglo, edited with Merling Alomía, Martin G. Klingbeil and Jorge Torreblanca. Cochabamba: Editorial UAB, 2000.

A Comparative Study of the Ritual of Ordination as found in Leviticus 8 and Emar 369. Lewiston/Lampeter: Edwin Mellen Press, 1998. Reviews: Review of Biblical Literature [http://www.bookreviews.org] (1999); Journal of Biblical Literature 118.3 (1999): 534–36; Hebrew Studies 41 (2000): 278–81; Journal of Near Eastern Studies 61.3 (2002): 227–28; Jewish Quarterly Review 42 (2002): 604–608.

Book Chapters

“Literary Styles in the Pentateuch: Cultic Texts.” Pp. 214–219 in Rethinking the Composition of the Pentateuch. Edited by Kenneth Bergland, Roy E. Gane, Gary A. Rendsburg, and A. Rahel Wells. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 2026.

“The Power of Ritual: Theodicy in the Context of the Biblical Sanctuary Service.” Pp. 52–64 in The Character of God. Edited by Julian Thompson and Jan Barna. Grantham, U.K.: Stanborough Press, 2025.

“Catching God’s Rhythm: Understanding the Power of Ritual in Worship.” Pp. 257–271 in Connecting Worlds: Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Studies in Honor of Ekkehardt Mueller. Edited by Eike Mueller and Gerald A. Klingbeil. Madrid: Safeliz, 2025.

“Dreading Loneliness: How to Find Community and Hope in Uncertain Times,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Pp. 108–119 in The End of Uncertainty: Returning from Exile. Edited by Norel Iacob. Bukarest, 2021.

“‘Blessed Is He Who Reads…’ (Rev 1:3): Tracing intersecting life journeys.” Pp. 131–133 in “He Inscribed Upon the Stone”: Celebrating the Work of Jim Eisenbrauns. Atlanta, GA: SBL Press, 2020.

“‘The Great and Terrible Day of the Lord’: The Power of Emotions and Emotive Language in Biblical Apocalyptic Texts,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Pp. 123–138 in Eschatology from an Adventist Perspective: Proceedings of the Fourth International Bible Conference, Rome, June 11-20, 2018. Edited by Elías Brasil de Souza et al. Silver Spring, Md.: Biblical Research Institute, 2021.

“The Sabbath in the Decalogue: Creation and Liberation for Community.” Pp. 43–69 in The Sabbath in the Old Testament and the Intertestamental Period: Implications for Christianity in the Twenty-First Century, Volume 1. Edited by Daniel Bediako and Ekkehardt Mueller. Silver Spring, Md.: Biblical Research Institute, 2021.

“‘See That You May Understand’: Artifact Literacy and the Twin-cup Libation Vessels from Khirbet Qeiyafa,” with Martin G. Klingbeil. Pp. 3–26 in Write That They May Read. Studies in Literacy and Textualization in the Ancient Near East and in the Hebrew Scriptures—Essays in Honour of Prof. Alan R. Millard. Edited by Daniel I. Block, David C. Deuel, Paul J. N. Lawrence, and Jack Collins. Eugene, Or.: Wipf and Stock, 2020.

“Introduction to the Historical Books of the Old Testament.” Pp. 350–363 in Andrews Bible Commentary: Old Testament. Edited by Ángel M. Rodríguez, Daniel Bediako, Carl Cossart, and Gerald A. Klingbeil. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Andrews University Press, 2020.

“Nehemiah.” Pp. 590–602 in Andrews Bible Commentary: Old Testament. Edited by Ángel M. Rodríguez, Daniel Bediako, Carl Cossart, and Gerald A. Klingbeil. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Andrews University Press, 2020.

“Ezra.” Pp. 573–589 in Andrews Bible Commentary: Old Testament. Edited by Ángel M. Rodríguez, Daniel Bediako, Carl Cossart, and Gerald A. Klingbeil. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Andrews University Press, 2020.

“Genesis.” Pp. 136–195 in Andrews Bible Commentary. Edited by Ángel M. Rodríguez, Daniel Bediako, Carl Cossart, and Gerald A. Klingbeil. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Andrews University Press, 2020.

“‘Del desierto a la tierra prometida’: Ecos del libro de Números en Apocalipsis.” Pp. 231–251 in El gran conflicto y la erradicación del mal: Un enfoque bíblico y teológico. Edited by Gerhard Pfandl. Doral, Fl.: IADPA, 2020.

“Introduction.” Pp. 7–9 in 28 Ways to Spell Your Faith: The Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists Explained, edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Silver Spring, MD: Adventist Review Ministries and Review and Herald Publishing Association, 2020.

“Who Am I? Navigating the Delicate Balance Between ‘I’ and ‘We.’” Pp. 45–48 in 28 Ways to Spell Your Faith: The Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists Explained, edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Silver Spring, MD: Adventist Review Ministries and Review and Herald Publishing Association, 2020.

“The Lord’s Supper: A Meal Saturated with Meaning.” Pp. 85–88 in 28 Ways to Spell Your Faith: The Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists Explained, edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Silver Spring, MD: Adventist Review Ministries and Review and Herald Publishing Association, 2020.

“‘Del desierto hacia la tierra prometida’: Ecos del libro de Números en el Apocalipsis.” Pp. 3–23 in Apocalipsis: El Evangelio del Tiempo del Fin. Edited by Roy E. Graf, Álvaro F. Rodríguez, and Sergio Celis C. Ñaña, Lima: Ediciones Theologika/Universidad Adventista de Chile, 2019.

“Libation Rituals in the Ancient Near East.” Pp. 219–239 in Khirbet Qeiyafa Vol. 4. Excavation Report 2007–2013: Art, Cult, and Epigraphy. Edited by Yosef Garfinkel, Saar Ganor, Michael G. Hasel, and Martin G. Klingbeil. Jerusalem: Institute of Archaeology, Southern Adventist University/Israel Exploration Society/Institute of Archaeology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 2018.

“‘Mi corazón desfallece’ (Jeremías 8:18): Las emociones y los escritos proféticos en la Biblia,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Pp. 171–191 in El Don de Profecia en las Escrituras y la Historia. Edited by Alberto R. Timm and Dwain N. Esmond. Buenos Aires: ACES, 2018.

“Priests in the Ancient Near East.” Pp. 355–360 in Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts of Ancient Israel. Edited by Jonathan S. Greer, John W. Hilber, and John H. Walton. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2018.

“As Emoções nos Textos Proféticos da Biblia,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Pp. 161–178 in Quando Deus fala: o dom de profecia na Bíblia e na história. Edted by Alberto R. Timm and Dwain N. Esmond. Transl. by Lícius Lindquist. Tatuí, SP: Casa Publicadora Brasileira, 2017.

“’Mein Herz ist krank in mir’ (Jer. 8,18): Emotionen in den prophetischen Schriften der Bibel,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Pp. 213–236 in Die Gabe der Prophetie im Wort Gottes und in der Geschichte. Edited by Alberto R. Timm and Dwain N. Esmond. St. Peter am Hart, Austria: Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen, 2016.

“‘When Not to Tie the Knot:’ A Study of Exogamous Marriage in Ezra-Nehemiah against the Backdrop of Biblical Legal Tradition.” Pp. 156–184 in Meeting with God on the Mountains: Essays in Honor of Richard M. Davidson. Edited by Jiří Moskala. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Old Testament Department, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University, 2016.

“’My Heart Is Fainting in Me’ (Jeremiah 8:18): Emotions and Prophetic Writings in the Bible,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Pp. 137–151 in The Gift of Prophecy in Scripture and History. Edited by Alberto R. Timm and Dwain N. Esmond. Silver Spring, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 2015.

“‘In The Beginning . . . God’ (Gen 1:1): Ten Key Theological Themes in Genesis within the Larger Framework of Biblical Theology.” Pp. 3–18 in “The End from the Beginning”: Festschrift Honoring Merling Alomía. Edited by Teófilo Correa, Benjamín Rojas, Lael Caesar, and Joel Turpo. Ñaña, Peru: Ediciones Universidad Peruana Unión, 2015.

“Introduction.” Pp. 1–5 in The Genesis Creation Account and Its Reverberations in the Old Testament. Edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Andrews University Press, 2015.

“Introduction.” Pp. 9–11 in ‘He Spoke and It Was’: Divine Creation in the Old Testament. Creation Series 1. Edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Nampa, Id.: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 2015.

“‘From the Wilderness to the Promised Land’: Echoes of Numbers in the Book of Revelation.” Pp. 203–216 in The Great Controversy and the End of Evil: Biblical and Theological Studies in Honor of Ángel Manuel Rodríguez in Celebration of His Seventieth Birthday. Edited by Gerhard Pfandl. Silver Spring, Md.: Biblical Research Institute of General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 2015.

“God’s ‘Show-And-Tell’: The Didactic Power of Ritual in Scripture and Missions.” Pp. 103–121 in Ministering to Mourners: Funeral Rituals and Christian Witness in East Asian Contexts. Edited by Greg and Amy Whitsett. Bangkok: Global Mission Center for East Asian Religions, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 2015.

“How Old Was Jehoiachin When He Became King? (2 Kgs 24:8; 2 Chr 36:9).” Pp. 207–208 in Interpreting Scripture: Bible Questions and Answers. Biblical Research Institute Studies 2. Edited by Gerhard Pfandl. Silver Spring, Md.: Biblical Research Institute, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 2010.

“Does the Old Testament Forbid the Drinking of Alcoholic Beverages (Prov. 31:6)?” Pp. 213–215 in Interpreting Scripture: Bible Questions and Answers. Biblical Research Institute Studies 2. Edited by Gerhard Pfandl. Silver Spring, Md.: Biblical Research Institute, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 2010.

“Why Were Some Prophecies in the Old Testament Not Fulfilled?” Pp. 91–96 in Interpreting Scripture: Bible Questions and Answers. Biblical Research Institute Studies 2. Edited by Gerhard Pfandl. Silver Spring, Md.: Biblical Research Institute, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 2010.

“Finding the Hidden Treasure of the Pentateuch: Relevance, Meaning and Function of Biblical Ritual.” Pp. 31–52 in Christ, Salvation, and the Eschaton: Essays in Honor of Hans K. LaRondelle. Edited by Daniel Heinz, Jiří Moskala, and Peter van Bemmelen. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Andrews University Press, 2009.

“Between North and South: The Archaeology of Religion in LBA Palestine and the Period of the Settlement.” Pp. 111–49 in Critical Issues in Early Israelite History. Edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil, Richard S. Hess and Paul Ray. Bulletin for Biblical Research Supplements 3. Winona Lake, Ind.: Eisenbrauns, 2008.

“‘Rocking the Mountain’: Text, Theology, and Mission in Daniel 2.” Pp. 117–40 in “For You Have Strengthened Me”: Biblical and Theological Studies in Honor of Gerhard Pfandl. Edited Martin Pröbstle, with Gerald A. Klingbeil and Martin G. Klingbeil. St. Peter, Austria: Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen, 2007.

“La perla perdida (o escondida) del Pentateuco: relevancia, significado y función del ritual bíblico.” Pp. 217–46 in Volviendo a los orígenes. Entendiendo el Pentateuco. Ponencias teológicas presentadas en el VI Simposio Bíblico-Teológico Sudamericano. Edited by Merling Alomía, Segundo Correa, Víctor Choroco and Edgard Horna. Lima, Peru: Universidad Peruana Unión, Ediciones Theologika, 2006.

“Ecclesiology in Seventh-day Adventist Theological Research 1995-2004: A Brief Introduction and Bibliographical Guide.” Pp. 13–33 in La iglesia, cuerpo de Cristo y plenitud de Dios. Serie monográfica de estudios bíblicos y teológicos de la Universidad Adventista del Plata 3. Edited by Mario Veloso and Carmelo Martines. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2006.

“Use of Metaphors and Pragmatics in the Epistle to the Ephesians.” Pp. 39–60 in La iglesia, cuerpo de Cristo y plenitud de Dios. Serie monográfica de estudios bíblicos y teológicos de la Universidad Adventista del Plata 3. Edited by Mario Veloso and Carmelo Martines. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2006.

“The ‘Church’ in the Old Testament: Basic Concepts and Historical Development.” Pp. 61–78 in La iglesia, cuerpo de Cristo y plenitud de Dios. Serie monográfica de estudios bíblicos y teológicos de la Universidad Adventista del Plata 3. Edited by Mario Veloso and Carmelo Martines. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2006.

“The Text and Canon of Scripture.” Pp. 90–109 in Understanding Scripture. An Adventist Approach. Biblical Research Institute Studies 1. Edited by George W. Reid. Hagerstown, Md.: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 2005.

“Looking over the Shoulders of Ancient Translators: Contextualization and Ancient Translation Techniques.” Pp. 3–21 in Misión y contextualización. Llevar el mensaje bíblico a un mundo multicultural. Serie monográfica de estudios bíblicos y teológicos de la Universidad Adventista del Plata 2. Edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2005.

“‘Who Did What When and Why?’ The Dynamics of Ritual Participants in Leviticus 8 and Emar 369.” Pp. 103–34 in Inicios, paradigmas y fundamentos. Estudios teológicos y exegéticos en el Pentateuco. Serie monográfica de estudios bíblicos y teológicos de la Universidad Adventista del Plata 1. Edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2004.

“Inicios, paradigmas y fundamentos: una introducción.” Pp. xv-xx in Inicios, paradigmas y fundamentos. Estudios teológicos y exegéticos en el Pentateuco. Serie monográfica de estudios bíblicos y teológicos de la Universidad Adventista del Plata 1. Edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2004.

“Beginnings, Paradigms, and Foundations: An Introduction.” Pp. xxi–xxvi in Inicios, paradigmas y fundamentos. Estudios teológicos y exegéticos en el Pentateuco. Serie monográfica de estudios bíblicos y teológicos de la Universidad Adventista del Plata 1. Edited by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2004.

“La perspectiva escatológica del Pentateuco.” Pp. 297–314 in ‘Y Moisés escribió las palabras de YHWH’. Estudios selectos en el Pentateuco. Investigaciones Bíblico-Teológicas UPeUenses 1. Edited by Merling Alomía. Ñaña, Lima: Ediciones Theologika, 2004.

“El género olvidado: los textos rituales en el Pentateuco.” Pp. 267–95 in ‘Y Moisés escribió las palabras de YHWH’. Estudios selectos en el Pentateuco. Investigaciones Bíblico-Teológicas UPeUenses 1. Edited by Merling Alomía. Ñaña, Lima: Ediciones Theologika, 2004.

“La unción de Aarón. Un estudio de Levítico 8:12 en su contexto veterotestamentario y antiguo-Cercano-Oriental.” Pp. 207–21 in ‘Y Moisés escribió las palabras de YHWH’. Estudios selectos en el Pentateuco. Investigaciones Bíblico-Teológicas UPeUenses 1. Edited by Merling Alomía. Ñaña, Lima: Ediciones Theologika, 2004.

“As metáforas ‘comer’ e ‘beber’: Um estudio sobre o pensamento e a teologia apocalíptica neotestamenários.” Pp. 133–50 in O Futuro. A visão adventista dos últimos acontecimentos. Artigos teológicos apresentados no V Simposio Bíblico-Teológico Sul-Americano sob o tema ‘Na Perspectiva do Futuro: Reflexões e Tendências Escatológicas Contemporâneas’ em homenagem a Hans K. LaRondelle. Edited by Alberto R. Timm, Amin A. Rodor and Vanderlei Dorneles. Engenheiro Coelho, Brasil: UNASPRESS/Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo, 2004.

“Methods and Daily Life in the Ancient Near East. Understanding the Use of Animals in Daily Life in a Multi-Disciplinary Framework.” Pp. 401–33 in Life and Culture in the Ancient Near East. Edited by Richard Averbeck, David B. Weisberg and Mark W. Chavalas. Bethesda: CDL Press, 2003.

“La geografía del espacio en Marcos 1:1–3:12—Entendiendo la importancia de movimiento y espacio en los textos bíblicos.” Pp. 61–85 in Marcos: el evangelista del “tiempo cumplido”. Leyendo el evangelio de Marcos: su mensaje en el pasado y en la actualidad. Edited by Merling Alomía, Joel Leiva and Juan Millanao. Lima: Ediciones Theologika/Universidad Adventista de Chile, 2003.

“Getting the Big Picture: History, Method, Potential and Possible Pitfalls of Archaeological Survey Work.” Pp. 145–78 in Wort und Stein. Studien zur Theologie und Archäologie. Festschrift für Udo Worschech. Beiträge zur Erforschung der Antiken Moabitis (Ard el-Kerak) 4. Edited by Friedbert Ninow. Frankfurt/Main: Peter Lang, 2003.

“Entre individualismo y colectivismo: hacia una perspectiva bíblica de la naturaleza de la iglesia.” Pp. 3–23 in Pensar la iglesia hoy: Hacia una eclesiología adventista. Estudios teológicos presentados durante el IV Simposio Bíblico-Teológico Sudamericano en honor a Raoul Dederen. Edited Gerald A. Klingbeil, Martin G. Klingbeil and Miguel Ángel Núñez. Libertador San Martín: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2002.

“La lectura de la Biblia desde una perspectiva hermenéutica multi-disciplinaria (I): Consideraciones teóricas preliminares,” with Martin G. Klingbeil. Pp. 147–73 in Entender la Palabra. Hermenéutica Adventista para el Nuevo Siglo. Edited by Merling Alomía, Gerald A. Klingbeil, Martin G. Klingbeil and Jorge Torreblanca. Cochabamba: Editorial UAB, 2000.

“La lectura de la Biblia desde una perspectiva hermenéutica multi-disciplinaria (II): Construyendo torres y hablando lenguas en Génesis 11:1–9,” with Martin G. Klingbeil. Pp. 175–98 in Entender la Palabra. Hermenéutica Adventista para el Nuevo Siglo. Edited by Merling Alomía, Gerald A. Klingbeil, Martin G. Klingbeil and Jorge Torreblanca. Cochabamba: Editorial UAB, 2000.

“Sun and Moon in Psalm 121:6: Some Notes on Their Context and Meaning.” Pp. 33–43 in To Understand Scriptures. Essays in Honor of William H. Shea. Edited by David Merling. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Institute of Archaeology/Siegfried H. Horn Archaeological Museum/Andrews University, 1997.

Dictionary | Lexicon Entries

“Ritual Theology in/and Biblical Theology.” Pp. 489–504. In Oxford Handbook of Ritual and Worship in the Hebrew Bible. Edited by Samuel E. Balentine. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020.

“Sacrifice and Offerings.” Pp. 2:251–259. In The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology. 2 vols. Edited by Samuel E. Balentine. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015.

“Animal Imagery.” Pp. 29–36. In Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets. Edited by Mark J. Boda and J. Gordon McConville. Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2012.

“Ritus/Ritual.” In Das wissenschaftliche Bibellexikon im Internet (WiBiLex). Edited by Michaela Bauks and Klaus Koenen. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft [www.wibilex.de], 2010.

Contributor to Andrews Study Bible. Edited by Jon Dybdahl. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Andrews University Press, 2010 [introductions and notes to Genesis, Exodus, Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah].

“Water.” Pp. 818–821 in The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible. Volume 5: S–Z. Edited by Katharine Doob Sakenfeld. Nashville, Tenn.: Abingdon Press, 2009.

“Incest.” Page 40 in The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible. Volume 3: I–Ma. Edited by Katharine Doob Sakenfeld. Nashville, Tenn.: Abingdon Press, 2008.

“ANE Background of Ecclesiastes.” Pp. 132–140 in Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry, and Writings. Edited by Tremper Longman III and Peter Enns. Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008.

“Wisdom and History.” Pp. 863–876 in Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry, and Writings. Edited by Tremper Longman III and Peter Enns. Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008.

“Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.” Pp. 1–20 in Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books. Edited by Bill T. Arnold and Hugh G. M. Williamson. Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2005.

“Priests and Levites.” Pp. 811–19 in Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books. Edited by Bill T. Arnold and Hugh G. M. Williamson. Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2005.

“Historical Criticism.” Pp. 401–20 in Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch. Edited by David W. Baker and T. Desmond Alexander. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2003.

Contributor for general revision of Archaeological Encyclopedia of the Holy Land. Edited by Avraham Negev. Revised by Shimon Gibson. Jerusalem: Jerusalem Publishing House, 2001.

“rK'v.a,, tribute, payment,” “qqz, refine,” “hr'v.x;, sieve,” “lby, bring, be brought,” “hr'b'K., sieve,” “hD'mi, tax,” “sm;, tribute, tax, compulsory labor,” “taef.m;, lifting up, tax, offering.” Pages I:552–53, I:1140–42, II:319–20, II:390–92, II:595, II:851, II:992–95, II:1113–15 in The New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis. Edited by Willem A. VanGemeren. 5 vols. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Publishing House, 1997.

Academic Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)

“‘El día del Señor, grande y terrible’: El poder de las emociones y el lenguaje emotivo en los textos bíblicos apocalípticos,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Theologika 35.1 (2020): 48­–66.

“Of Pillars and Foundations: Seven Thesis Statements Concerning the Hermeneutics of the Pentateuch.” DavarLogos 18.2 (2019 [2020]): 1­–30.

“When Action Collides with Meaning: Ritual, Biblical Theology, and the New Testament’s Lord’s Supper.” Neotestamentica 50.2 (2016 [2017]): 423–439.

“‘Él dijo y fue así’: Lenguaje humano, creación divina, e imago dei.” Theologika 31.1 (2016): 44–74.

“‘My Heart Falters, Fear Makes Me Tremble’ (Isaiah 21:4, NIV): Emotions and Prophetic Writings in the Bible,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Ministry (October 2016): 10­–14.

“‘United We Stand’: A Biblical Perspective on Ecumenical Relations.” Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 25.2 (2014 [2015]): 104–131.

“‘La unión hace la fuerza’: Una perspectiva bíblica sobre las relaciones ecuménicas.” Theologika 29.2 (2014): 218–263.

“‘He Spoke and It Was’: Human Language, Divine Creation and the Imago Dei.” Horizons in Biblical Theology 36.1 (2014): 42–59.

“Building Bridges: A Cross-disciplinary Experiment in Adult Education.” Religious Education 108.1 (2013): 1–11.

“‘Mirrors of the Dance’: Finding the Interplay between the Static and the Dynamic in Biblical Ritual and Ancient Near Eastern Iconography,” with Martin G. Klingbeil. Journal of Northwest Semitic Languages 38.2 (2012): 1–22.

“El santuario, el ritual y la teología: En busca del centro de la teología adventista.” Theologika 27.1 (2012): 66–85.

“‘Un mecanismo de relojería’: La importancia del tiempo ritual en los servicios del santuario.” Berit Olam 8.1 (2011): 10–28.

“‘Inside and Outside the Circle’: What Does the Festschrift Genre Say About Our Discipline?” SBL Forum 8.5 (2010), online http://www.sbl-site.org/publications/article.aspx?ArticleId=861. Appeared only in 2011.

“‘Of Clocks and Calendars’: The Cohesive Function of Time in Biblical Ritual,” Biblische Zeitschrift 55.1 (2011): 21–34.

“The Sabbath Law in the Decalogue(s): Creation and Liberation as a Paradigm for Community.” Revue Biblique 117.4 (2010): 491–509.

“‘Eyes to Hear’: Nehemiah 1:6 from a Pragmatics and Ritual Theory Perspective,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Biblica 91.1 (2010): 91–102.

“Finding the ‘World’ in Biblical Studies: God-Talk, Culture, and Hermeneutics in the Study (and Teaching) of Faith.” Scriptura 101 (2009): 219–34.

“Between “I” and “We”: The Anthropology of the Hebrew Bible and Its Importance for a Twenty-First Century Ecclesiology.” Bulletin for Biblical Research 19.3 (2009): 319–39.

“Summing Up a Life’s Work: Some Recent Festschriften in Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies.” Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 12.1 (2009): 73–92.

“Between the Traditional and the Innovative: Ezra-Nehemiah in Current Research.” Religion Compass: A Journal of Peer-reviewed Survey Articles from across the Discipline 3.2 (2009): 182–99.

“‘Not so Happily Ever After…:’ Cross-Cultural Marriages in the Time of Ezra-Nehemiah.” Maarav 14 (2007 [2008]): 39–75.

“Learning to Teach Adults: Principles of Adult Education in the Writings of Ellen G. White,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. International Forum 10.2 (2007): 5–17.

“The Prophetic Voice of Amos as a Paradigm for Christians in the Public Square,” with Martin G. Klingbeil. Tyndale Bulletin 58.2 (2007): 161–82.

“‘Empty Forms or Vital Teacher?’ The Role of Ritual in Spiritual Growth and Nurturing.” Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 9.2 (2006): 157–73.

“The ‘Church’ in the Old Testament: Systematic, Linguistic, and Metaphoric Perspectives.” Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 9.1 (2006): 3–23.

“Metaphors and Pragmatics: An Introduction to the Hermeneutics of Metaphors in the Epistle to the Ephesians.” Bulletin for Biblical Research 16.2 (2006): 273–93.

“‘Momentaufnahmen’ of Israelite Religion: The Importance of the Communal Meal in Narrative Texts in I/II Regum and their Ritual Dimension.” Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft 118.1 (2006): 22–45.

“‘Eating’ and ‘Drinking’ in the Book of Revelation: A Study of New Testament Thought and Theology.” Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 16.1-2 (2005): 75–92.

“El escritorio digital: software esencial para el quehacer teológico.” DavarLogos 4.1 (2005): 65–80.

“Ecclesiology in Seventh-day Adventist Theological Research 1995–2004: A Brief Introduction and Bibliographical Guide.” Andrews University Seminary Studies 43.1 (2005): 11–29.

“Cultural Criticism and Biblical Hermeneutics: Definition, Origins, Benefits, and Challenges.” Bulletin for Biblical Research 15.2 (2005): 261–78.

“Altar, Rituals, and Theology: Preliminary Thoughts on the Importance of Cult and Ritual for a Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures.” Vetus Testamentum 54.4 (2004): 495–515.

“‘Man’s Other Best Friend’: The Interaction of Equids and Man in Daily Life in Iron Age II Palestine as Seen in Texts, Artifacts, and Images.” Ugarit-Forschungen 35 (2003 [2004]): 259–90.

“Between Law and Grace: Ritual and Ritual Studies in Recent Evangelical Thought.” Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 13.2 (2002): 46–63.

“Entre centro y periferia: Qatna en la investigación arqueológica e histórica reciente.” DavarLogos 1.2 (2002): 149–62.

“‘Quebrar la ley’: algunas notas exegéticas acerca de Éxodo 32:19.” DavarLogos 1.1 (2002): 73–81.

“‘Up, Down, In, Out, Through and Back.’ Space and Movement in Old Testament Narrative, Ritual and Legal Texts and their Application for the Study of Mark 1:1-3:12.” Estudios Bíblicos 60.3 (2002): 283–309.

“The Anointing of Aaron. A Study of Lev 8:12 in its OT and ANE contexts.” Andrews University Seminary Studies 38.2 (2000): 231–43.

“The Finger of God in the Old Testament.” Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft 112.3 (2000): 409–15.

“Looking at the End from the Beginning: Studying Eschatological Concepts in the Pentateuch.” Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 11.1-2 (2000): 174–87.

“Metáforas femeninas de Dios en Isaías—Reflexiones sobre la hermenéutica de la teología feminista,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Theologika 14.1 (1999): 38–65.

“Los mulos como índice de posición social en los días de David y durante el siglo X aC. Un estudio arqueológico, literario e iconográfico.” Theologika 14.2 (1999): 232–71.

“‘Asir los pies’: 2 Reyes 4:27 y el lenguaje idiomático en el Antiguo Testamento.” Theologika 12.1 (1997): 2–15.

“A Semantic Analysis of the Aramaic Epigraphical Material of Syria-Palestine during the Persian Period.” Andrews University Seminary Studies 35.1 (1997): 33–46.

“Ritual Time in Leviticus 8 with special reference to the seven-day period in the Old Testament.” Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft 109.4 (1997): 500–13.

“Una teología de música sacra.” Theologika 12.2 (1997): 182–203.

“Auf der Suche nach dem Inhalt: Hermeneutik zu Beginn des 21. Jahrhunderts.” Spes Christiana 7-8 (1997): 16–26.

“La unción de Aarón. Un estudio de Lev 8:12 en su contexto veterotestamentario y antiguo Cercano Oriental.” Theologika 11.1 (1996): 64–83.

“The Syntactic Structure of the Ritual of Ordination (Lev 8).” Biblica 77.4 (1996): 509–19.

“Ritual Space in the Ordination Ritual of Aaron and His Sons as Found in Leviticus 8.” Journal of Northwest Semitic Languages 21.1 (1995): 59–82.

“Los rollos del Mar Muerto: Su arqueología, historia y significado.” Theologika 10.1 (1995): 48–96.

“Qumran y la ortografía: Un paradigma de estudio de 1QIs^a.” Theologika 10.2 (1995): 118–45.

“The Aramaic Ostracon from Lachish: A New Reading and Interpretation.” Andrews University Seminary Studies 33.1 (1995): 77–84.

“rkš in Esther 8,10.14: A Semantic Note.” Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft 107.2 (1995): 301–303.

“The Onomasticon of the Aramaic Inscriptions of Syria-Palestine during the Persian Period.” Journal of Northwest Semitic Languages 18 (1992): 67–94.

“The History of the Sabbath in Ethiopia.” Ostraka. Journal of the Theology Department of Helderberg College 8.2 (1989): 5–29.

Book Reviews

Review of Walter Dietrich, Gott, Macht und Liebe: Die Samuelbücher heute predigen. Zürich: Theologischer Verlag Zürich, 2024. WIND: Mitteilungsblatt der Hanse-Vereinigung (Herbst 2024): 34.

Review of Ben C. Ollenburger. God the Creator: The Old Testament and the World God Is Making. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2023. Review of Biblical Literature, online at https://www.sblcentral.org/home/bookDetails/1002134.

Review of Stuart Lasine. Jonah and the Human Condition: Life and Death in Yahweh’s World. Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies 688. New York: T & T Clark, 2020. Bulletin for Biblical Research 31.3 (2021): 399­–401.

Review of Theresa Blaschke. Euphrat und Tigris im Alten Orient. Leipziger Altorientalistische Studien 6. Wiesbaden: Otto Harassowitz, 2018. Bulletin for Biblical Research 30.1 (2020): 117–119.

Review of André Lemaire. Levantine Epigraphy and History in the Achaemenid Period (539–332 BCE). Schweich Lectures 2013. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. Bulletin for Biblical Research 30.1 (2020): 114–117.

Review of Roy E. Gane. Old Testament Law for Christians: Original Context and Enduring Application. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2017. Ministry Magazine (March 2018): 27.

Review of Jan Dietrich. Der Tod von eigener Hand: Studien zum Suizid im Alten Testament, Alten Ägypten und Alten Orient. ORA 19. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2017. Bulletin for Biblical Research 28.2 (2018): 275-277.

Review of Timothy Beal, ed. The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and the Arts. 2 vols. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. Bulletin for Biblical Research 27.1 (2017): 85–87.

Review of Heinz-Josef Fabry and Ulrich Dahmen, eds. Theologisches Wörterbuch zu den Qumrantexten. Band III. Stuttgart: W. Kohlhammer, 2016. Bulletin for Biblical Research 27.1 (2017): 87–89.

Review of Samuel E. Balentine, ed. The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology. 2 vols. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. Bulletin for Biblical Research 26.3 (2016): 383–385.

Review of Robert D. Holmstedt and John Screnock. Esther: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press, 2015. Bulletin for Biblical Research 26.2 (2016): 256–258.

Review of Heidi Köpp-Junk. Reisen im Alten Ägypten: Reisekultur, Fortbewegungs- und Transportmittel in pharaonischer Zeit. Göttinger Orientforschungen: IV. Reihe: Ägypten 55. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 2015. Bulletin for Biblical Research 26.1 (2016): 85–87.

Review of Heinz-Josef Fabry and Ulrich Dahmen, eds. Theologisches Wörterbuch zu den Qumrantexten. Band II. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer, 2013. Bulletin for Biblical Research 25.4 (2015): 541­–543.

Review of Karl Jaroš. Zeugen auf Stein und Ton: Inschriften des Heiligen Landes und seiner Nachbarregionen aus vier Jahrtausenden. Ruhpolding and Mainz: Verlag Franz Philipp Rutzen, 2014. Bulletin for Biblical Research 25.3 (2015): 381–382.

Review of Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem: Führer durch die Sammlungen. Mainz: Verlag Franz Philipp Rutzen/Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem, 2014. Bulletin for Biblical Research 25.3 (2015): 375–376.

Review of Daniel M. Master, ed. The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Archaeology. 2 vols. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. Bulletin for Biblical Research 25.3 (2015): 376–379.

Review of Steven L. McKenzie, ed. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Biblical Interpretation. 2 vols. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. Bulletin for Biblical Research 25.2 (2015): 230–232.

Review of Thomas Richter and Sarah Lange. Das Archiv des Idadda: Die Keilschrifttexte aus den deutsch-syrischen Ausgrabungen 2001–2003 im Königspalast von Qaṭna. Qaṭna Studies 3. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 2012. Bulletin for Biblical Research 25.1 (2015): 88–90.

Review of Johanna Stiebert. Fathers and Daughters in the Hebrew Bible. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. Bulletin for Biblical Research 24.4 (2014): 569­–571.

Review of Heike Wilde. Innovation und Tradition: Zur Herstellung und Verwendung von Prestigegütern im pharaonischen Ägypten. Göttinger Orientforschungen Ägypten 49. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 2011. Bulletin for Biblical Research 24.3 (2014): 397–398.

Review of Mark E. Cohen. An English to Akkadian Companion to the Assyrian Dictionaries. Bethesda, MD: CDL Press, 2011. Bulletin for Biblical Research 24.2 (2014): 105–106.

Review of Lytton John Musselman. A Dictionary of Bible Plants. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2012. Bulletin for Biblical Research 24.2 (2014): 108–110.

Review of Horst Seebass, Numeri Kapitel 1,1–10,10. BKAT IV/1. Neukirchen: Neukirchener Verlag, 2012; Horst Seebass, Numeri Kapitel 10,11–22,1. BKAT IV/2. Neukirchen: Neukirchener Verlag, 2003; Horst Seebass, Numeri Kapitel 22,2–36,13. BKAT IV/3. Neukirchen: Neukirchener Verlag, 2007. Bulletin for Biblical Research 24.1 (2014): 88–93.

Review of Peter Pfälzner, Herbert Niehr, Ernst Pernicka, and Anne Wissing, eds. (Re-)Constructing Funerary Rituals in the Ancient Near East: Proceedings oft he First International Symposium of the Tübingen Post-Graduate School “Symbols of the Dead” in May 2009. Qaṭna Studien Supplementa 1. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 2012. Bulletin for Biblical Research 23.4 (2013): 568–572.

Review of Jens Kamlah and Henrike Michelau, eds. Temple Building and Temple Cult: Architecture and Cultic Paraphernalia of Temples in the Levant (2.–1. Mill. B.C.E.). Abhandlungen des Deutschen Palästina-Vereins 41. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 2012. Bulletin for Biblical Research 23.3 (2013): 405–408.

Review of Karen Radner and Eleanor Robson, eds. The Oxford Handbook of Cuneiform Culture. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011. Bulletin for Biblical Research 23.2 (2013): 195–97.

Review of Heinz-Josef Fabry and Ulrich Dahmen, eds. Theologisches Wörterbuch zu den Qumrantexten. Band I. Stuttgart: W. Kohlhammer, 2011. Bulletin for Biblical Research 23.1 (2013): 85–86.

Review of Walter Dietrich, ed., Seitenblicke: Literarische und historische Studien zu Nebenfiguren im zweiten Samuelbuch. Orbis biblicus et orientalis 249. Fribourg: Academic Press / Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2011. Bulletin for Biblical Research 22.4 (2012): 576–578.

Review of Winfried Vogel, The Cultic Motif in the Book of Daniel. New York: Peter Lang, 2010. Andrews University Seminary Studies 50.1 (2012): 128–130.

Review of Kenneth C. Way, Donkeys in the Biblical World: Ceremony and Symbol. History, Archaeology, and Culture of the Levant 2. Winona Lake, Ind.: Eisenbrauns, 2011. Journal of Hebrew Scriptures 12 (2012), [http://www.jhsonline.org/reviews/reviews_new/review608.htm].

Review of Detlef Jericke, Regionaler Kult und lokaler Kult: Studien zur Kult- und Religionsgeschichte Israels und Judas im 9. und 8. Jahrhundert v. Chr. Abhandlungen des deutschen Palästina-Vereins 39. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 2010. Bulletin for Biblical Research 22.3 (2012): 406–408.

Review of Harald Martin Wahl, Das Buch Esther: Übersetzung und Kommentar. Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, 2009. Bulletin for Biblical Research 22.2 (2012): 267–268.

Review of Sharon R. Steadman and Gregory McMahon, eds., The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Anatolia: 10,000–323 B.C.E. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011. Bulletin for Biblical Research 22.1 (2012): 113–114.

Review of Takamitsu Muraoka, A Greek-English Lexicon of the Septuagint. Louvain: Peeters, 2009, and Takamitsu Muraoka, A Greek-Hebrew/Aramaic Two-way Index to the Septuagint. Louvain: Peeters, 2010. Bulletin for Biblical Research 21.4 (2011): 525–526.

Review of Eugene Ulrich, ed. The Biblical Qumran Scrolls: Transcriptions and Textual Variants. VTSup 134. Leiden: Brill, 2010. Bulletin for Biblical Research 21.3 (2011): 387–388.

Review of Oda Wischmeyer, ed. Lexikon der Bibelhermeneutik. Berlin: de Gruyter, 2009. Bulletin for Biblical Research 21.2 (2011): 245–247.

Review of Claudia D. Bergmann. Childbirth as a Metaphor for Crisis: Evidence from the Ancient Near East, the Hebrew Bible, and 1QH XI, 1-18. Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, 2008. Bulletin for Biblical Research 21.1 (2011): 112–14.

Review of John H. Walton, ed. Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary (Old Testament). 5 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. Bulletin for Biblical Research 20.4 (2010): 579–581.

Review of Martin G. Abegg, Jr. , James E. Bowley and Edward M. Cook, eds. The Dead Sea Scrolls Concordance, Volume 3: The Biblical Texts from the Judaean Desert. 2 parts. Leiden, 2010. Bulletin for Biblical Research 20.3 (2010): 446–447.

Review of Jay Sklar, Sin, Impurity, Sacrifice, Atonement: The Priestly Conceptions. Hebrew Bible Monographs 2. Sheffield: Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2005. Andrews University Seminary Studies 46.1 (2008): 149–51.

Review of Logos Research Systems, Logos Bible Software 3: Gold Edition. Bellingham: Logos Research Systems, 2007. Windows compatible software. DVD or CD-ROM. Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 11.1 (2008): 94–98.

Review of Ronald L. Troxel, Kelvin G. Friebel and Dennis R. Magary, eds., Seeking Out the Wisdom of the Ancients: Essays Offered to Honor Michael V. Fox on the Occasion of His Sixty-Fifth Birthday. Winona Lake, Ind.: Eisenbrauns, 2005. Journal of the American Oriental Society 127.2 (2007 [2008]): 225–26.

Review of Mark W. Chavalas and K. Lawson Younger, Jr., eds., Mesopotamia and the Bible. Comparative Explorations. JSOTSup 341. London-New York: Sheffield Academic Press, 2002. Journal of Near Eastern Studies 67.1 (2008): 56–59.

Review of Adrian Schenker et al., eds., Biblia Hebraica Quinta. Fascicle 18: General Introduction and Megilloth. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2004. Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 10.2 (2007): 216–219.

Review of Karen Radner, Die Macht des Namens: Altorientalische Strategien zur Selbsterhaltung. SANTAG. Arbeiten und Untersuchungen zur Keilschriftkunde 8. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 2005. Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 10.1 (2007): 102–105.

Review of Dirk Schwiderski, Die alt- und reichsaramäischen Inschriften/The Old and Imperial Aramaic Inscriptions. Band 2: Texte und Bibliographie. Fontes et Subsidia ad Bibliam pertinentes 2. Berlin-New York: de Gruyter, 2004. DavarLogos 6.1 (2007): 107–108.

Review of Robert P. Gordon and Johannes C. de Moor, eds., The Old Testament in Its World: Papers Read at the Winter Meeting, January 2003, The Society for Old Testament Study and at the Joint Meeting, July 2003, The Society for Old Testament Study and Het Oudtestamentisch Werkgezelschap in Nederland en Belg. Oudtestamentische Studiën 52. Leiden: Brill, 2005. Review of Biblical Literature, 2007, [http://www.bookreviews.org/bookdetail.asp?TitleId=5326]

Review of J. Alberto Soggin, Israel in the Biblical Period. Institutions, Festivals, Ceremonies, Rituals. Trans. J. Bowden. Edinburgh-New York: T. & T. Clark, 2001. Pp. 759–60 in Perspectives on Biblical Hebrew. Comprising the Contents of Journal of Hebrew Scriptures volumes 1–4. Edited by Ehud Ben Zvi. Piscataway, N.J.: Gorgias Press, 2006.

Review of Marjo C. A. Korpel and Josef M. Oesch, eds., Delimitation Criticism: A New Tool in Biblical Scholarship. Pericope 1. Assen: Van Gorcum, 2001. Pp. 727–31 in Perspectives on Biblical Hebrew. Comprising the Contents of Journal of Hebrew Scriptures volumes 1–4. Edited by Ehud Ben Zvi. Piscataway, N.J.: Gorgias Press, 2006.

Review of A. Kay Fountain, Literary and Empirical Readings of the Books of Esther. Studies in Biblical Literature 43. New York: Peter Lang Publishing, 2002. Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 9.2 (2006): 185–88.

Review of Clifford Mark McCormick, Palace and Temple. A Study of Architectural and Verbal Icons. BZAW 313. Berlin-New York: de Gruyter, 2002. Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 9.1 (2006): 88–92.

Review of Linda M. Day, Esther. Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2005. Journal of Hebrew Scriptures 6 (2006), [http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/JHS/reviews/ review239.htm]

Review of Benedikt Jürgens, Heiligkeit und Versöhnung. Levitikus 16 in seinem literarischen Kontext. Herders Biblische Studien 28. Freiburg: Herder Verlag, 2001. DavarLogos 5.2 (2006): 215–18.

Review of Kyung-jin Min, The Levitical Authorship of Ezra-Nehemiah. JSOTSup 409. London-New York: T&T Clark International, 2004. Hebrew Studies 47 (2006): 454–57.

Review of Martin Alonso Corral, Ezekiel’s Oracles Against Tyre. Historical Reality and Motivations. Biblica et Orientalia 46. Rome: Editrice Pontificio Istituto Bíblico, 2002. Journal of Near Eastern Studies 65.2 (2006): 146–48.

Review of Ann E. Killebrew, Biblical Peoples and Ethnicity. An Archaeological Study of Egyptians, Canaanites, Philistines, and Early Israel 1300–1100 B.C.E. SBL Archaeology and Biblical Studies 9. Atlanta, Ga.: Society of Biblical Literature, 2005. Review of Biblical Literature [http://www.bookreviews.org] (2006).

Review of Claudia Sticher, Die Rettung der Guten durch Gott und die Selbstzerstörung der Bösen. Bonner Biblische Beiträge 137. Berlin-Wien: Philo, 2002. Journal of Biblical Literature 124.1 (2005): 160–63.

Review of Prescott H. Williams, Jr. and Theodore Hiebert, eds., Realia Dei. Essays in Archaeology and Biblical Interpretation in Honor of Edward F. Campbell, Jr. at His Retirement. Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1999. Journal of Near Eastern Studies 64.4 (2005): 292–94.

Review of M. Patrick Graham, Steven L. McKenzie, and Gary N. Knoppers, eds., The Chronicler as Theologian. Essays in Honor of Ralph W. Klein. JSOTSup 371. London-New York: T&T Clark International, 2003. Hebrew Studies 46 (2005): 437–40.

Review of Kathryn E. Slanski, The Babylonian Entitlement narûs (kudurrus). A Study in Their Form and Function. ASOR Books 9. Boston, Mass.: American Schools of Oriental Research, 2003. Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin 50 (2005): 53–55.

Review of Ulrich Hübner and Ernst Axel Knauf , eds., Kein Land für sich allein. Studien zum Kulturkontakt in Kanaan, Israel/Palästina und Ebirnâri für Manfred Weippert zum 65. Geburtstag. OBO 186. Fribourg/Göttingen: Universitätsverlag/Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2002. DavarLogos 4.2 (2005): 204–208.

Review of Meir Malul, Knowledge, Control and Sex. Studies in Biblical Thought, Culture and Worldview. Tel Aviv-Jaffa: Archaeological Center Publication, 2002. DavarLogos 4.2 (2005): 208–11.

Review of Kenneth A. Kitchen, On the Reliability of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.-Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003. DavarLogos 4.1 (2005): 86–90.

Review of H. Räisänen, Elizabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, R. S. Sugirtharajah et al., eds. Reading the Bible in the Global Village: Helsinki. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2000. Journal of Near Eastern Studies 63.2 (2004): 138–40.

Review of Harold V. Bennett, Injustice Made Legal. Deuteronomic Law and the Plight of Widows, Strangers, and Orphans in Ancient Israel. Grand Rapids, Mich.–Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2002. Hebrew Studies 45 (2004): 325–28.

Review of Heike Wilde, Technologische Innovationen im zweiten Jahrtausend vor Christus. Zur Verwendung und Verbreitung neuer Werkstoffe im ostmediterranen Raum. Göttinger Orientforschungen IV. Reihe Ägypten 44. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz Verlag, 2003. DavarLogos 3.2 (2004): 208–11.

Review of Dennis Pardee, Les textes rituels. Fascicules 1-2. Ras Shamra-Ougarit XII. Paris: Éditions Recherche sur les Civilisations, 2000. DavarLogos 3.1 (2004): 90–92.

Review of Jiří Moskala, The Laws of Clean and Unclean Animals in Leviticus 11. Their Nature, Theology, and Rationale. An Intertextual Study. Adventist Theological Society Dissertation Series 4. Berrien Springs: Adventist Theological Society Publications, 2000. Ashland Theological Journal 36 (2004): 131–33.

Review of Claudia Sticher, Die Rettung der Guten durch Gott und die Selbstzerstörung der Bösen. Bonner Biblische Beiträge 137. Berlin-Wien: Philo, 2002. Review of Biblical Literature [http://www.bookreviews.org] (2004).

Review of Miguel Álvarez Barredo, La iniciativa de Dios. Estudio literario y teológico de Jueces 1-8, Publicaciones Instituto Teológico Franciscano, Serie Mayor 31. Murcia: Editorial Espigas, 2000. Review of Biblical Literature [http://www.bookreviews.org] (2003).

Review of Miguel Álvarez Barredo, La iniciativa de Dios. Estudio literario y teológico de Jueces 1-8, Publicaciones Instituto Teológico Franciscano, Serie Mayor 31. Murcia: Editorial Espigas, 2000. Review of Biblical Literature 5 (2003): 242–43.

Review of Jacob Milgrom, Leviticus 17-22. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary, Anchor Bible 3A. New York-London-Toronto-Sydney-Auckland: Doubleday, 2000. Jacob Milgrom, Leviticus 23-27. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary, Anchor Bible 3B. New York-London-Toronto-Sydney-Auckland: Doubleday, 2001. Andrews University Seminary Studies 41.1 (2003): 150–52.

Review of Ziony Zevit, The Religions of Ancient Israel. A Synthesis of Parallactic Approaches. London-New York: Continuum, 2001. Andrews University Seminary Studies 41.1 (2003): 157–60.

Review of Richard S. Hess and Gordon J. Wenham, eds., Zion, City of Our God. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1999. Journal of Near Eastern Studies 62.2 (2003): 127–29.

Review of Stephen K. Sherwood, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Berit Olam. Studies in Narrative & Poetry. Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, 2002. Review of Biblical Literature [http://www.bookreviews.org] (2003).

Review of Nicolas Wyatt, Space and Time in the Religious Life of the Near East. The Biblical Seminar 85. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 2001. Review of Biblical Literature [http://www.bookreviews.org] (2003).

Review of Neil Asher Silberman and Ernest S. Frerich, eds., Archaeology and Society in the 21st Century: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Other Case Studies. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society-Dorot Foundation, 2001. Review of Biblical Literature [http://www.bookreviews.org] (2003).

Review of Edward Lipiński, The Aramaeans. Their Ancient History, Culture, Religion. Orientalia Lovaniensia Analecta 100. Leuven-Paris-Sterling: Peeters Publishers/Department Oosterse Studies, 2000. Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin 48 (2003): 49–51.

Review of Siegfried Mittmann and Götz Schmitt, eds., Tübinger Bibelatlas/Tübingen Bible Atlas. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2001. DavarLogos 2.2 (2003): 195–98.

Review of Friedbert Ninow, Index Librorum de Rebus Moabiticis Conscriptorum. Beiträge zur Erforschung der Antiken Moabitis (Ard el-Kerak) 1. Frankfurt/Main-Berlin-Bern-Bruxelles-New York-Oxford-Wien: Peter Lang, 2002. DavarLogos 2.1 (2003): 94–96.

Review of Joachim Schaper, Priester und Leviten im achämenidischen Juda. Studien zur Kult- und Sozialgeschichte Israels in persischer Zeit. Forschungen zum Alten Testament 31. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2000. Hebrew Studies 43 (2002): 292–96.

Review of J. Alberto Soggin, Israel in the Biblical Period. Institutions, Festivals, Ceremonies, Rituals. Trans. J. Bowden. Edinburgh-New York: T. & T. Clark, 2001. Journal of Hebrew Scriptures 4 (2002-2003),  http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/JHS/reviews/review065.htm.

Review of Marjo C. A. Korpel and Josef M. Oesch, eds., Delimitation Criticism: A New Tool in Biblical Scholarship. Pericope 1. Assen: Van Gorcum, 2001. Journal of Hebrew Scriptures 4 (2002-2003), http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/JHS/reviews/review054.htm.

Review of Daniel Schwemer, Die Wettergottgestalten Mesopotamiens und Nordsyriens im Zeitalter der Keilschriftkulturen. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz Verlag, 2001. DavarLogos 1.2 (2002): 198–202.

Review of BibleWorks for Windows 5.0. Hermeneutika, USA. DavarLogos 1.1 (2002): 99–104.

Review of software Anchor Bible Dictionary. CD-Rom edition. Logos, USA. Review of Biblical Literature [http://www.bookreviews.org] (2002).

Review of Patricia Tull Willey, Remember the Former Things. The Recollection of Previous Texts in Second Isaiah. SBLDS 161. Atlanta, GA: Scholars Press, 1997. Journal of Near Eastern Studies 60.2 (2001): 159–60.

Review of Ze’ev Weisman, Political Satire in the Bible. SBL Semeia Studies 32. Atlanta, GA: Scholars Press, 1998. Journal of Near Eastern Studies 60.4 (2001): 295–96.

Review of Deborah W. Rooke, Zadok’s Heirs. The Role and Development of the High Priesthood in Ancient Israel, Oxford Theological Monographs. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. Hebrew Studies 42 (2001): 378–81.

Review of Klaus Beyer, Die aramäischen Inschriften aus Assur, Hatra und dem übrigen Ostmesopotamien (datiert 44 v. Chr. bis 238 n. Chr.). Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1998. Journal of Biblical Literature 120.2 (2001): 366–68.

Review of Calum M. Carmichael, Law, Legend, and Incest in the Bible. Ithaca/London: Cornell University Press, 1997. Journal of Biblical Literature 120.1 (2001): 149–50.

Review of Frank M. Cross, From Epic to Canon: History and Literature in Ancient Israel. Baltimore/London: Johns Hopkins University, 1998. Journal of Biblical Literature 119.4 (2000): 750–53.

Review of Marti J. Steussy, David: Biblical Portraits of Power. Studies on Personalities of the Old Testament. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina Press, 1999. Hebrew Studies  41 (2000): 268–70.

Review of Frank M. Cross, From Epic to Canon: History and Literature in Ancient Israel. Baltimore/London: Johns Hopkins University, 1998. Review of Biblical Literature 2 (2000): 131–34.

Review of software Biblioscape 3.72. Research Information Manager – Professional Edition. GC Information, USA. Theologika 15.2 (2000): 258–65.

Review of Othmar Keel, Corpus der Stempelsiegel-Amulette aus Palästina/Israel. Von den Anfängen bis zur Perserzeit – Katalogband 1: Von Tell Abu Farag bis ‘Atlit. OBO.SA 13. Freiburg/Göttingen: Universitätsverlag/ Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1997. Andrews University Seminary Studies 37.1 (1999): 122–24.

Review of M. Bernett and O. Keel, Mond, Stier und Kult am Stadttor. Die Stele von Betsaida (et-Tell). OBO 161. Fribourg/Göttingen: Universitätsverlag/Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1998. Theologika 13.2 (1998): 364–67.

Review of J. Elayi and J. Sapin, Beyond the River. New Perspectives on Transeuphratene. Translated by J. E. Crowley. JSOTSS 250. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1998. Theologika 13.2 (1998): 367–73.

Review of James H. Charlesworth, ed., Qumran Questions. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1995. Theologika 12.2 (1997): 238–42.

Review of Othmar Keel, Corpus der Stempelsiegel-Amulette aus Palästina/Israel. Von den Anfängen bis zur Perserzeit – Katalogband 1: Von Tell Abu Farag bis ‘Atlit. OBO.SA 13. Freiburg/Göttingen: Universitätsverlag/ Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1997. Theologika 12.2 (1997): 249–52.

Review of software: BibleWorks for Windows 3.5. Hermeneutika, USA. Andrews University Seminary Studies 35.2 (1997): 310–12.

Review of Ernst Jenni, Die Hebräischen Präpositionen. Band 1: Die Präposition Beth. Stuttgart: Verlag W. Kohlhammer, 1992 and Ernst Jenni, Die Hebräischen Präpositionen. Band 2: Die Präposition Kaph. Stuttgart: Verlag W. Kohlhammer, 1994. Theologika 12.1 (1997): 115–21.

Review of Othmar Keel, Corpus der Stempelsiegel-Amulette aus Palästina/Israel. Von den Anfängen bis zur Perserzeit – Einleitung. OBO.SA 10. Freiburg/Göttingen: Universitätsverlag/Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1995. Andrews University Seminary Studies 34.2 (1996): 342–45.

Review of John J. Bimson, ed., Baker Encyclopedia of Bible Places. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995. Theologika 11.2 (1996): 288–91.

Review of software package: BibleWorks for Windows 3.0, Hermeneutika, USA. Theologika 11.1 (1996): 227–34.

Review of Othmar Keel, Corpus der Stempelsiegel-Amulette aus Palästina/Israel. Von den Anfängen bis zur Perserzeit – Einleitung. OBO.SA 10. Freiburg/Göttingen: Universitätsverlag/Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1995. Theologika 11.1 (1996): 221–27.

Review of Tremper Longman, III, Old Testament Commentary Survey. 2nd edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995. Theologika 11.1 (1996): 218–20.

Review of Bernd Janowski, Klaus Koch, and Gernot Wilhelm, eds., Religionsgeschichtliche Beziehungen zwischen Kleinasien, Nordsyrien und dem Alten Testament. OBO 129. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1993. Journal of Northwest Semitic Languages 21.2 (1995): 144–45.

Review of Volkmar Fritz, Die Stadt im alten Israel. Beck’s Archäologische Bibliothek. München: C. H. Beck, 1990. Theologika 10.2 (1995): 241–51.

Review of Bernd Janowski, Klaus Koch, and Gernot Wilhelm, eds., Religionsgeschichtliche Beziehungen zwischen Kleinasien, Nordsyrien und dem Alten Testament. OBO 129. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1993. Theologika 10.1 (1995): 103–14.

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Interview with Ángel Manuel Rodríguez. “Eternal, Unchangeable, and Always Relevant: A Conversation about the three angels’ messages.” Adventist World (October 2020): 10–12.

CD Review of The Space Between by Matt and Josie Minikus (2020). Adventist Review (September 2020): 68–69.

Devotional: “The Blessing of Isolation: Getting ready for bigger challenges and greater opportunities.” Adventist World (September 2020): 20–21.

Cover: “Through a Glass Darkly. . . : Rediscovering the Biblical Worldview.” Adventist Review (September 2020): 28–31.

News Commentary: “Breaking the Balance of Fear: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki.” Adventist Review (August 6, 2020), online at https://www.adventistreview.org/breaking-the-balance-of-fear

Biblical Studies: “Picking Up the Basin and the Towel.” Adventist Review (August 2020): 32–34.

Book Review: Living for God: Reclaiming the Joy of Christian Virtue, by Frank M. Hasel. Boise, Id.: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 2020. Adventist Review (July 2020): 68–69.

Cover: “This One Fear.” Adventist World (July 2020): 12–14.

Vida Cristiana: “El mito de la langosta: La perspectiva cambia todo.” Revista Adventista, NAD (Abril-Junio 2020): 10–11.

News Perspective: “Worship May Never Be the Same.” Adventist World (June 2020): 9.

Cover: “Why I Stayed.” Adventist Review (June 2020): 30–31.

Biblical Studies: “Too Good to Be True: How Much Compassion is Too Much?” Adventist Review (May 2020): 18–20.

Cover: “Compassion and Conflict: Exploring the Jesus Model.” Adventist World (May 2020): 10–11.

In Other Words: “Time’s Up!” Adventist Review (April 2020): 72.

News Perspective: “We Will Never Look Away Again.” Adventist World (April 2020): 8.

“Religião nociva: como evita que crenças distorcidas sobre Deus afastem as pessoas da igreja.” Revista Adventista (Março 2020): 12-15.

Cover: “Between the Ideal and the Real: We often struggle to live God’s kingdom values.” Adventist World (March 2020): 11.

Biblical Studies: “No Marketing Gimmick: Experiencing the abundant life.” Adventist Review (February 2020): 26­–29.

Commentary: “We Will Never Look Away Again.” Adventist Review online (January 2020): https://www.adventistreview.org/we-will-never-look-away-again

Cover: “Making Sense of the Holy: A concise primer for biblical interpretation.” Adventist World (January 2020): 10–12.

Devotional: “Grasshopper Myths: Perspective changes everything.” Adventist Review (January 2020): 18–20.

In Other Words: “The Unwrapping.” Adventist Review (December 2019): 72.

Devotional: “Jonah: The Sequel.” Adventist World (December 2019): 19.

Cover: “Lip-syncing for God.” Adventist Review (November 2019): 18–22.

Sidebar: “1844 in Context.” Adventist World (October 2019): 15.

Cover: “Safe Church” Interview with Church Leader with Bill Knott. Adventist World (September 2019): 10–17.

Cover: “The DNA of Courage: Standing Tall for Kingdom Values.” Adventist World (August 2019): 10–12.

Devotional: “The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength.” Adventist World (June 2019): 18–19.

Cover: “The Silent Killer: Toxic perceptions of God.” Adventist Review (May 2019): 18–21.

Book Review: In the Footsteps of King David: Revelations from an Ancient Biblical City, ed. Yosef Garfinkel, Saar Ganor, and Michael G. Hasel. London: Thames and Hudson, 2018. Adventist Review (May 2019): 68–69.

In Other Words: “Thy Kingdom Come.” Adventist Review (April 2019): 72.

“Aus drei mach eins: Trinität: eine höhere Mathematik?“ BWgung (April 2019): 6–11.

“Cuando 3=1 no es un error matemático.” Revista Adventista (March 2019): 18–21.

News Perspective: “Calling Out the Silent Majority.” Adventist World (February 2019): 8.

“Geistliches Augentraining.” Adventisten heute (Januar 2019): 14–15.

News Perspective: “They Still Leave.” Adventist World (January 2019): 8.

Devotional: “The Woman Who Built a Nation.” Adventist World (December 2018): 20–21.

Cover: “Babylon Undone: God’s Way Out of Confusion,” with Lael Caesar. Adventist Review (November 2018): 20­–26.

News piece: “70 Years of Broadcasting Hope in Germany and Beyond: European media center Stimme der Hoffnung celebrates landmark anniversary.” Adventist Review online (2018): https://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story6504-70-years-broadcasting-hope-in-germany-and-beyond. Adventist Review (November 2018): 14–15.

In Other Words: “The Numbers Game.” Adventist Review (October 2018): 72.

Book Review: An Anxious Kind of Mind: A True Story of Rising Above Anxiety Disorders, by Randy Fishell. Columbia, SC: SBC Books, 2017. Adventist Review (October 2018): 69.

Commentary: “Calling Out the Majority.” Adventist Review online (2018): https://www.adventistreview.org/calling-out-the-majority.

Biblical Studies: “So What? 3 = 1 is not bad math.” Adventist Review (July 2018): 26–29.

Biblical Studies: “Like a Woman in Childbirth, I Cry Out, I Gasp and Pant” (Is. 42:14): Discovering a Surprising Metaphor.” Adventist Review (May 2018): 35–38.

News Perspective: “Guarding the Center.” Adventist World (May 2018): 9.

Book Review: Zondervan Handbook to the Bible, ed. By David and Pat Alexander, 5th ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2017. Adventist Review (April 2018): 68–69.

Interview: “Believing.Hoping.Singing: A Conversation about the Publication of the new German-language Hymnal.” Adventist World (April 2018): 22–23.

Cover: “The Transformation: Becoming what we were meant to be.” Adventist World (April 2018): 10–13.

Book Review: Old Testament Law for Christians: Original Context and Enduring Application, by Roy E. Gane. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2017. Adventist Review (March 2018): 69.

Biblical Studies: “An Unconventional Love Story: Finding the One.” Adventist Review (February 2018): 55–59.

Sidebar: “HeartTalk: A Father’s Dating Advice for His Daughters.” Adventist Review (February 2018): 58.

Fundamental Belief: “6 + 1: When God’s rhythm becomes our rhythm.” Adventist World (January 2018): 20–21.

In Other Words: “Stop the Clock!” Adventist Review (January 2018): 72.

“Reformation 101: Through a Photographer’s Lens.” Adventist Review (October 2017): 48–51.

Book Review: Comfort for the Day: Living Through the Seasons of Grief, by Steve and Karen Nicola. 3^rd ed. Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2016. Adventist Review (October 2017): 68–69.

“Searching for the Center of Adventist Theology: What Can Sanctuary, Ritual, and Theology Add to This Search?” Dialogue 29.2 (2017): 10–14.

Cover: “Back to Basics: A Reformation Journey.” Adventist World (October 2017): 16­–19.

In Other Words: “I Wish I Would Have . . .” Adventist Review (July 2017): 72.

“Chance Discovery of Assyrian Palace with Biblical Connections.” Biblical Research Institute Reflections 59 (2017): 16. Online: https://adventistbiblicalresearch.org/sites/default/files/%28%2359%29N-2.pdf?utm_source=All+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5303ad442f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_07_27&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_efe1c280cb-5303ad442f-178103157

Biblical Studies: “Marching Down Pennsylvania Avenue with Jesus.” Adventist Review (June 2017): 53–57.

Fundamental Belief: “Who Am I? Navigating the Tension between “I” and “We”. Adventist World (June 2017): 14–15.

Devotional: “Jesus Loves the (Little) Children: Discovering the Difference Between Being and Doing.” Adventist World (May 2017): 12–13.

Biblical Studies: “Beyond Smoke and Mirrors: Celebrating the Power of Resurrection Morning.” Adventist Review (April 2017): 36–41.

CD Review: “Freedom” by Brad Nickel. Adventist Review (March 2017): 69.

Cover: “Falling in Love All Over Again: Rediscovering the Gift of the Sabbath in a Busy World.” Adventist World (March 2017): 16–19.

Commentary: “When Fake News Becomes Alternative Facts.” Adventist Review online (2017): http://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story4751-when-fake-news-becomes-alternative-facts

Commentary: “Of Course They Are Lying, But I Don’t Care.” Adventist Review online (2017): http://www.adventistreview.org/of-course-they-are-lying,-but-i-don%E2%80%99t-care

Biblical Studies: “From Mount Carmel to Mount Horeb: Traveling the Dark Roads of Our Lives,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Adventist Review (January 2017): 26–27.

Commentary: “Watch the Hands.” Adventist Review online (2017). http://www.adventistreview.org/watch-the-hands

Commentary: “All Is Well.” Adventist Review online (2017): http://www.adventistreview.org/all-is-well

Commentary: “I Delight to Do Your Will.” Adventist Review online (2016): http://www.adventistreview.org/i-delight-to-do-your-will

Biblical Studies: “The Darker Side of the Manger.” Adventist Review online (2016): http://www.adventistreview.org/the-darker-side-of-the-manger

Biblical Studies: “He Isn’t Even Mine.” Adventist Review online (2016): http://www.adventistreview.org/he-isn%E2%80%99t-even-mine

Commentary: “Fake News You Can’t Trust: Maneuvering the disturbing jungle of bits and bytes.” Adventist Review online (2016): http://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story-fake-news-you-can%E2%80%99t-trust

Biblical Studies: “Stuck in Space.” Adventist Review (December 2016): 33–37.

“The Web.” Adventist Review (December 2016): 14.

Commentary: “Never Enough.” Adventist Review online: http://www.adventistreview.org/never-enough

Book Review: The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, ed. John H. Walton and Craig S. Keener. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2016. Adventist Review (October 2016): 71.

Biblical Studies: “Selective Memory: Grace Triumphs Over our Worst Wishes.” Adventist Review (October 2016): 34–36.

Devotional: “He Feels It Too: Death has no Place in God’s Heart.” Adventist World (October 2016): 12–13.

News piece: “A World in Miniature: Archaeological Museum at Southern Adventist University opens pioneering exhibit on ancient seals.” Adventist Review online (2016): http://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story4366-a-world-in-miniature

In Other Words: “The View in the Rearview Mirror.” Adventist Review (September 2016): 64.

Feature: “When the Chalk Dust Settles: An Outsider-Turned-Insider’s Perspective on Adventist Education.” Adventist Review (September 2016): 53–57.

“24/7: Living the Sabbath in the 21st Century.” Adventist Review (July 2016): 19–24.

Cover: “ARNION: See the Lamb in the Center of Revelation.” Adventist World (July 2016): 16­–20.

News Commentary: “Graduation Blues.” http://www.adventistreview.org/graduation-blues

“A Tale of Two Cities? Living between Jerusalem and Babylon.” Adventist Review (May 2016): 30–32.

“A Friend—Not A Servant.” Adventist Review (April 2016): 35–39.

News Commentary: “Something Bigger Than Baseball: $13 million reasons to compromise did not convince Adam LaRoche to put baseball before family.” http://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story3805-something-bigger-than-baseball

News Commentary: “The Face of Justice: Reflections on the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.” http://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story3703-the-face-of-justice.

CD Review: “The Journey Home” by Melissa Otto. Adventist Review (March 2016): 63.

“Love: Game or Story?” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Adventist Review (February 2016): 54–56.

In Other Words: “Of Apple Trees and Solar Panels.” Adventist Review (January 2016): 64.

Feature: “The Gift of the Stranger: Creation, culture, and our search for community.” Adventist Review (December 2015): 40–43.

Sidebar: “Another Exodus—How Can We Help?” Adventist Review (December 2015): 42­–43.

Book Review: Bryan Gallant, Undeniable: An Epic Journey Through Pain (www.amazon.com). Adventist Review (December 2015): 16.

Cover: “The Joseph-Files: How can we navigate ethical dilemmas in tough circumstances.” Adventist World (December 2015): 16–19.

Fundamental Belief: “Free At Last: We are saved to celebrate liberation.” Adventist World (November 2015): 14–15.

Feature: “Alpen Top Call from God.” Creation Illustrated 22.3 (Fall 2015): 18–23.

Editorial: “Invisible Fences.” Adventist Review (October 2015): 5.

Week of Prayer Readings Living in Anticipation: Revival and the Second Coming, with Chantal J. Klingbeil: “‘I Knew You Were Coming’: The Certainty of the Second Coming” (pp. 6–7); “‘You Alone Are Worthy’: Worship and the Second Coming” (pp. 8–9); “‘How Then Shall We Wait?’ Patient Endurance and the Second Coming” (pp. 10–11); “‘Your Sons and Daughters Will Prophesy’: The Gift of Prophecy and the Second Coming” (pp. 12–14); “‘Christ in You, the Hope of Glory’: Assurance and the Second Coming” (pp. 16–17); “‘Greatest Terror—Greatest Hope’: The Certainty and Joy of the Resurrection” (pp. 18–19). Adventist Review (October 2015).

Online exclusive: “Remembering July 16, 1915: Ellen White’s legacy and relevance—a personal journey.” http://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story3064-remembering-july-16,-1915.

“The Day After.” Adventist Review General Conference Session Bulletin 7 (July 10, 2015): 9, and also Online: http://www.adventistreview.org/san-antonio-360/2015-07-09-the-day-after.

“Mission at Every Distance.” Adventist Review. Online: http://www.adventistreview.org/san-antonio-360/2015-07-07-mission-at-every-distance.

“The Tale of Two Cities.” Adventist Review General Conference Session Bulletin 4 (July 7, 2015): 21 and also Online: http://www.adventistreview.org/san-antonio-360/2015-07-02-story-titlethe-tale-of-two-cities.

Feature: “Die Gabe des Fremden: Schöpfung, Kultur und unsere Suche nach Zugehörigkeit.” Adventisten heute (Juli 2015): 8–11.

Sidebar: “Metaphors of God.” Adventist Review (June 2015): 45.

Devotional: “Crooked Wood—Upright Posture: What does it take to walk tall?” Adventist World (June 2015): 12–13.

Online exclusive: “The Cost of Discipleship: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the church’s prophetic voice.” http://www.adventistreview.org/news-commentary1

“Identity Crisis: No Future Without a Past.“ Adventist Review (April 2015): 27–29.

Cover feature: “Between Sadducees and Pharisees: How Jesus claims the theological center.” Adventist World (April 2015): 16–19.

Reflection: “We Matter.” Adventist Review March 12 (2015): 31.

Editorial: “The Longue Durée.” Adventist Review February 26 (2015): 6.

Editorial: “The Final Word.” Adventist Review January 20 (2015): 6.

Cover feature: “Digging Lachish: Recovering the past tells us about the God of the future.” Adventist World (January 2015): 16–20.

Cover feature: “He Isn’t Even Mine.” Adventist Review December 25 (2014): 18–21.

Editorial: “I Stayed.” Adventist Review December 18 (2014): 6.

“What Really Counts: When God challenges us to keep eternity in our hearts.” Adventist World (November 2014): 12–13.

Editorial: “Just Do It.” Adventist Review October 23 (2014): 6.

Editorial: “Decluttter.” Adventist Review September 18 (2014): 7.

Editorial: “Roots.” Adventist Review June 19 (2014): 6.

“In the Wilderness: WYSIWYG.” Adventist Review June 12 (2014): 26–28.

Revived By His Word study notes on the Book of Lamentations: June 23 (Lamentation 1), June 24 (Lamentation 2), June 25 (Lamentation 3), June 26 (Lamentation 4), June 27 (Lamentation 5). Online at www.revivedbyhisword.org.

News update: “‘We Come to God and Then We Go For God’: 1,500 European Young Adults Meet for Eighth Youth in Mission Congress in Mannheim, Germany.” Adventist World (June 2014): 4–5.

Editorial: “The Thing We Cannot Google.” Adventist Review May 15 (2014): 7.

Editorial: “Affordable Healthcare.” Adventist Review April 24 (2014): 6.

“Feel the Rhythm—Smell the Roses: Reading biblical poetry in an age of Facebook and Twitter.” Adventist Review April 24 (2014): 14–16.

“And by His Stripes We Were Healed.” Adventist World (April 2014): 12–13.

Editorial: “IGM.” Adventist Review March 27 (2014): 6.

Bookmark: Denis Fortin and Jerry Moon, eds., The Ellen G. White Encyclopedia (Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 2013). Adventist Review March 20 (2014): 29.

Cover feature: “Route to Roots: Tracking Adventist Pioneers.” Adventist World (March 2014): 14–19.

Editorial: “He Called My Name.” Adventist Review February 20 (2014): 6.

Editorial: “A Letter to My Father.” Adventist Review January 16 (2014): 7.

Editorial: “I Delight to Do Your Will.” Adventist Review December 19 (2013): 6.

News: “Adventist Academics, Pastors Unite in Chile for Revelation Theological Symposium.” Adventist World (December 2013): 5–6.

Editorial: “Invisible Web.” Adventist Review November 21 (2013): 7.

Online blog: “Route to Roots: Tracking Adventist Pioneers.” [“So Many Routes…”; “The Nitty-Gritty of Daily Life”; “Those Who Did—Those Who Didn’t”; “People and Passion”; “Holding on to Jesus—Even with a Numb Finger”; “The Day After…”; “It’s Personal”; “Let’s Change the World”; “What Remains”]. Adventist Review online.

Editorial: “Whatever.” Adventist Review October 24 (2013): 6.

“To the Least of These: There are no nameless faces.” Adventist World (October 2013): 12–13.

Editorial: “Commitment.” Adventist Review August 22 (2013): 6.

Reflection: “The God Who Hears.” Adventist Review August 8 (2013): 31.

Cover feature: “Life Maps: Remembering the reality of God’s call.” Adventist World (July 2013): 16–19.

Editorial: “Offline.” Adventist Review June 27 (2013): 6.

“In the Wilderness: While They Were Sleeping.” Adventist Review June 13 (2013): 14–16.

Cover feature: “Ziggurats, Mountains, and the Stone: A surprising twist to a well-known text.” Adventist Review May 23 (2013): 16–19.

“A Date with Fate: Watch God’s History Unfold.” Adventist World (May 2013): 12–13.

Editorial: “Agendas.” Adventist Review May 9 (2013): 7.

Editorial: “The Tree.” Adventist Review April 25 (2013): 6.

Cover feature: “A Stake in the Sand: Origin Exhibit Opens at Southern Adventist University,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Adventist World (April 2013): 18–19.

“Looking at the End from the Beginning.” Perspective Digest 18.2 (2013): online at http://www.perspectivedigest.org/article/98/archives/18-2/looking-at-the-end-from-the-beginning

Editorial: “Watch the Hands.” Adventist Review March 28 (2013): 6.

“In the Wilderness: The Epidemic.” Adventist Review March 21 (2013): 26–28.

Editorial: “Back to the Future.” Adventist Review February 21 (2013): 6.

“Photo Essay.” Adventist World (February 2013): 23.

“1–10–50: When God Runs.” Adventist World (February 2013): 14–15.

Editorial: “Let Me Serve You.” Adventist Review January 24 (2013): 7.

Editorial: “All Is Well.” Adventist Review December 27 (2012): 6.

Editorial: “In All Circumstances.” Adventist Review December 13 (2012): 7.

Editorial: “Wild Goose Chase.” Adventist Review November 15 (2012): 6.

Column: “I Am Your Portion.” Ministry Magazine October (2012): 23.

Cover feature: “For People—By People: A Vision for Medical Evangelism,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Adventist World (October 2012): 14–19.

Editorial: “Getting Nowhere Fast.” Adventist Review September 20 (2012): 6.

“In the Eye of the Storm: Keeping our families off the rocks.” Adventist World (September 2012): 12–13.

Cover feature: “‘He Spoke and It Was’: Creation, language, and the elusive imago Dei.” Adventist Review August 16 (2012): 16–20.

Editorial: “Carpe Diem Unplugged.” Adventist Review July 19 (2012): 6

Reflection: “The Paradox.” Adventist Review June 21 (2012): 31.

Cover feature: “Faith.Simple: Authentic packaging of timeless truth.” Adventist World (June 2012): 18–22.

Summer issue: “On Vacation with God: A guide to spiritual and physical renewal.” Adventist Review May 24 (2012): 44–46.

Editorial: “Media Blitz.” Adventist Review May 17 (2012): 6.

“In the Wilderness: Of tassels, wanderings, and the Promised Land.” Adventist Review May 10 (2012): 20–22.

Editorial: “Domino Effect.” Adventist Review April 26 (2012): 6

“Singing in the Dark: Join the choir.” Adventist World (April 2012): 12–13.

Editorial: “Carpe Diem.” Adventist Review March 24 (2012): 6.

Editorial: “Body Parts.” Adventist Review January 19 (2012): 6.

Cover feature: “The Darker Side of the Manger: Manger halos are a beautiful, sad, and awkward fiction.” Adventist Review December 22 (2011): 18–21.

Editorial: “Solitude.” Adventist Review December 15 (2011): 7.

Interview: “The Lord Is Wonderful: Looking around the corner for Adventist theology” (Interview with Angel Manuel Rodríguez). Adventist World (December 2011): 21–23.

Editorial: “More Than a Good Idea.” Adventist Review November 17 (2011): 6.

“Family Ties: Finding God’s ideal in Scripture.” Adventist Review October 27 (2011): 12–13.

Cover feature: “More Than Skin Deep: Helderberg College—Lessons to learn from a college in transformation,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Adventist World (November 2011): 16–19.

Cover feature: “Big Picture Thinking: The Sanctuary and the Heart of Adventist Theology.” Adventist Review October 20 (2011): 18–21.

Editorial: “The Other Face of Adventism.” Adventist Review September 15 (2011): 6.

“Reading with Understanding: Fasten Your Seatbelt: Reading Biblical Narratives.” Adventist Review August 18 (2011): 20–22.

Editorial: “Uncomfortable Questions.” Adventist Review July 28 (2011): 6.

Editorial: “A Dying Species.” Adventist Review June 16 (2011): 6.

Editorial: “It Smells.” Adventist Review May 26 (2011): 6.

Editorial: “Out of the Picture.” Adventist Review April 28 (2011): 6.

“Rough Edges: God’s surprising tools.” Adventist World (May 2011): 12–13.

Editorial: “What Drives You?” Adventist Review March 17 (2011): 6.

Editorial: “Teamwork.” Adventist Review February 17 (2011): 6.

Cover feature: “Not Business as Usual: When God lifts the veil He pushes us out of our comfort zones.” Adventist Review February 10 (2011): 16–19.

Poetry: “Cresting Joy.” Adventist Review January 20 (2011): 31.

Editorial: “Transformation.” Adventist Review January 20 (2011): 6.

Sidebar: “More Than Just a Weekend.” Adventist Review January 13 (2011): 22.

“The Nehemiah Story: Paying close attention at a biblical revival meeting.” Adventist World (January 2011): 12–13.

Editorial: “Resident Alien.” Adventist Review December 23 (2010): 7.

Sidebar: “Bible Translation Resources.” Adventist Review November 25 (2010): 16.

Editorial: “An Attitude of Gratitude.” Adventist Review November 25 (2010): 6.

Cover feature: “A Hole in the Soul: Big Questions is reaching out to a secular world.” Adventist World (November 2010): 14–16.

Sidebar: “Interview with Chester Stanley and Grenville Kent.” Adventist World (November 2010): 16–17.

“To Church or Not to Church? Why Church is Still God’s Ideal for the 21st Century,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Dialogue 22.1 (October 2010): 9–11, 30.

Editorial: “Crunch Time.” Adventist Review October 21 (2010): 7.

“Reading With Understanding: How to read rituals, laws, and poems in the Pentateuch.” Adventist Review October 14 (2010): 24–26.

Reflections: “Timing.” Adventist Review September 16 (2010): 31.

Editorial: “We Can Fix It!” Adventist Review August 19 (2010): 6.

Kolumne: “Integrität—Tun wir was wir sagen?” Adventisten heute (Juni 2010): 7.

“How-to: Discovering the power of in-depth Bible study.” Adventist Review June 17 (2010): 20–21.

Editorial: “Being Part of Something Great.” Adventist Review June 17 (2010): 6.

Editorial: “Looking Back to the Future.” Adventist Review May 27 (2010): 6.

Bookmark: David J. B. Trim and Daniel Heinz, eds. Parochialism, Pluralism, and Contextualization: Challenges to Adventist Mission in Europe (19th-21st Centuries) (Adventistica 9; Frankfurt/Main: Peter Lang, 2010). Adventist Review May 13 (2010): 30.

“Suffering Familiarity with the Holy: When We Forget In Whose Presence We Walk.” Ministry (May 2010): 16–19.

Editorial: “Integrity.” Adventist Review April 15 (2010): 6.

Sidebar: “What Has Happened in Your Life: Interview with Johanna de Castro Arce.” Adventist World (April 2010): ?.

“Plugged In—And Ready To Go: Insights from Jesus’ Devotional Life.” Adventist Review March 18 (2010): 26–28.

Editorial: “Common Sense.” Adventist Review March 11 (2010): 7.

Sidebar: “Getting into the Action.” Adventist Review February 25 (2010): 21.

Editorial: “Context.” Adventist Review February 25 (2010): 6.

Editorial: “Open Doors.” Adventist Review January 28 (2010): 6.

Sidebar: “Translation and the GC Session in Atlanta.” Adventist World (January 2010): 19.

Editorial: “Council Blues.” Adventist Review December 24 (2009): 6.

Sidebar: “Toward a Theology of the Remnant.” Adventist Review December 10 (2009): 26.

Cover feature: “Not Just Another Brick in the Wall: Sacred Space, Architecture, and Theology.” Adventist Review December 10 (2009): 14–18.

Editorial: “Gottesbild.” Adventist Review November 12 (2009): 7.

Editorial: “Been There—Done That.” Adventist Review October 15 (2009): 6.

“Table Talk—The Sequel: Finding Community, Doing Theology, and Looking Forward to the Culmination of History.” Adventist Review September 17 (2009): 14–16.

“Table Talk: Discovering Divine Grace in the Mundane Act of Eating and Drinking.” Adventist Review August 20 (2009): 24–26.

Editorial: “First Impressions.” Adventist Review August 20 (2009): 6.

Cover feature: “Straight from the Mule’s Mouth: How Studies about the Ancient Mule Confirm the Bible’s Accuracy.” Adventist Review July 16 (2009): 14–18.

Editorial: “Of Figs and Parables.” Adventist Review July 16 (2009): 7

Editorial: “Perspectives.” Adventist Review June 11 (2009): 6.

Editorial: “Transitions.” Adventist Review May 28 (2009): 6.

“Saturated with Meaning.” Adventist World  (December 2007): 12–13.

“The Final Push.” Ministry February (2007): 27-29.

“Ten Thousand Special Stories. How God Brought His Truth to South America.” With Chantal J. Klingbeil. Adventist World (September 2005): 24–25.

“‘Comer’ y ‘beber’ en el libro de Apocalipsis. Sorprendentes lecciones espirituales que nos enseña una sencilla metáfora.” Revista Adventista February (2005): 13–16.

“I’m Better Than You.” Adventist Review August 12 (2004): 22–24.

“A solas con Jesús.” Revista Adventista August (2003): 7–9.

“Devaluation.” Adventist Review July 11 (2002): 31.

“The Stones still cry out! How biblical archaeology continues to confirm the historicity of the Bible and broadens our understanding of its meaning.” Dialogue 14.1 (2002): 17–19, 34.

“The Highest Price.” Adventist Review January 10 (2002): 20.

“Sie gehen immer noch…” Adventecho February 100.2 (2001): 19–20.

“They still go.” Adventist Review June 8 (2000): 8–11.

“Otra vez este asunto llamado ‘adoración’.” Ministerio Adventista November-December (1999): 31–32.

“The Finger of God.” Adventist Review March 11 (1999): 14–15.

“A Teologia da Música Sacra.” Notas em Pauta. Jornal do Ministério da Música 2.1 (1998): 1–3.

“Cuando el tipo toca al antitipo. David, Jesús y las buenas nuevas de salvación.” Revista Adventista June (1997): 24–25.

“‘La casa de David’ y la arqueología reciente —o ¿Qué viene primero— las piedras o nuestra fe?” Revista Adventista September (1996): 30–31.

“’Der große und schreckliche Tag des Herrn‘: Die Macht der Gefühle und emotiver Sprache in apokalyptischen Bibeltexten.“ Plenary speaker with Chantal J. Klingbeil at Bibelstudientag, Gemeinde Uelzen Stadtwald, Germany, November 5, 2023.

“The Power of Ritual: Theodicy in the Context of the Biblical Sanctuary Service.” Plenary speaker at Congreso 80 aniversario: Amor en tiempos de Guerra (Propuestas adventistas a la Teodicea), at Sagunto Adventist College, Spain, September 4, 2023.

“The ABC of Ritual Literacy: An Exploration of the Power of Ritual between the Static and the Dynamic.” Plenary speaker at Rituals and World Relations: Types, Qualities, and Relationships Conference funded by the International Graduate School “Resonant Self-World Relations in Ancient and Modern Socio-Religious Practices,” University of Erfurt, Germany, and Graz University, Austria, in Graz, Austria, October 12, 2022.

“El santuario, el ritual y la teología: En busca del centro de la teología Adventista.” Plenary speaker at 2nd Biblical Symposium focusing on the Sanctuary of the the Asociación Metropolitana de Chile, Unión Chilena, Santiago, November 6, 2021.

“The Biblical Worldview: Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage.” Presentation at Biblical Foundations Adventist Review Ministries Retreat at Doubletree Hotel, Columbia, Maryland, February 29, 2020.

“Las publicaciones adventistas en medio de los ‘-ismos’.” Plenary speaker at South American Division-wide Editorial Congress “A Palavra Eterna Numa Sociedade em Mudança” at SAD Headquarters, Brasilia, March 21, 2019.

“Atraer + Interactuar: Como conectarse con lectores modernos.” Plenary speaker at South American Division-wide Editorial Congress “A Palavra Eterna Numa Sociedade em Mudança” at SAD Headquarters, Brasilia, March 21, 2019.

The Jenga Effect: Creation in the New Testament—How It All Fits Together.” Plenary speaker at ECD Faith and Science Conference “Affirming Creation” in Gahogo Adventist Academy, Rwanda, December 15, 2018.

“Creation’s Praise: Creation in the New Testament—Connecting the End to the Beginning.” Plenary speaker at ECD Faith and Science Conference “Affirming Creation” in Gahogo Adventist Academy, Rwanda, December 14, 2018.

“Hearing God’s Heart: Creation in the Old Testament—Crises Call Us Back to Basics.” Plenary speaker at ECD Faith and Science Conference “Affirming Creation” in Gahogo Adventist Academy, Rwanda, December 13, 2018.

“Paying Attention: Creation in the Old Testament—Finding God in Surprising Places.” Plenary speaker at ECD Faith and Science Conference “Affirming Creation” in Gahogo Adventist Academy, Rwanda, December 12, 2018.

“‘He Spoke and It Was’: Creation in Genesis: Making Sense of the Text.” Plenary speaker at ECD Faith and Science Conference “Affirming Creation” in Gahogo Adventist Academy, Rwanda, December 12, 2018.

“Catching God’s Rhythm: Understanding the Power of Ritual in Worship.” Plenary paper presentation at Response: College View Church Worship Summit, Lincoln, Nebraska, October 26, 2018.

“‘The Great and Terrible Day of the Lord’: The Power of Emotions and Emotive Language in Biblical Apocalyptic Texts.” Paper read with Chantal J. Klingbeil at Fourth International Bible Conference, Rome, Italy, June 14, 2018.

“‘From the Universal to the Particular’: Seven Thesis Statements Concerning the Hermeneutics of the Pentateuch.” Plenary paper read at Composition of the Pentateuch Symposium. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, April 4, 2016.

“‘My Heart Is Faint In Me’ (Jer 8:18): Emotions and Prophetic Writings in the Bible.” Plenary paper read with Chantal J. Klingbeil at Centennial Reflections on Ellen G. White: A Global Perspective. 18^th Annual AIIAS Theological Forum, Silang, Cavite, Philippines, November 13, 2015.

“‘My Heart Is Faint In Me’ (Jer 8:18): Emotions and Prophetic Writings in the Bible.” Plenary paper read with Chantal J. Klingbeil at Ellen G. White Symposium. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, October 15, 2015.

“The Joseph-Files: A Biblical Foundation for Ethical Leadership in 21^st Century Africa.” Plenary paper read at Ethical Leadership for the 21^st Century: Second Annual AUA Research Conference. Adventist University of Africa, Ongata Rongai, Nairobi, Kenya, March 27, 2015.

“‘I Pour Out My Soul Within Me’ (Ps 42:4): Khirbet Qeiyafa, Libations, and the Power of Ritual.” Paper read Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature in Hebrew Bible, History, and Archaeology section. San Diego, MD, November 24, 2014.

“‘Between Innovative and Traditionalizing Forces’: Material Culture, Khirbet Qeiyafa, and Libations in the Biblical World.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of the American Schools of Oriental Research. San Diego, CA, November 20, 2014.

“Between Innovation and Tradition: Libation, Ritual, and Khirbet Qeiyafa.” Paper read at Academic Lecture Forum, Fourth Expedition to Lachish Excavation, Qedma, Israel. July 1, 2014.

“‘God’s-Show-and-Tell’: The Didactic Power of Ritual in Scripture and Mission.” Paper read at Ritual and Mission Consultation, organized by the Global Mission Center for East Asian Religions, Bangkok, Thailand. May 21, 2014.

“‘He Spoke And It Was’: Human Language, Divine Creation, and the imago Dei within the Larger Context of the Great Controversy Theme.” Paper read for regional meeting of the Adventist Theological Society at Southern Adventist University. Collegedale. August 31, 2013.

“‘Desde el desierto hacia la tierra prometida’: Ecos del libro de Números en el Apocalipsis.” Paper read as plenary presentation at Tenth South American Biblical-Theological Symposium at Universidad Adventista de Chile, Chillán, Chile. August 16, 2013.

“‘Between Innovative and Traditionalizing Forces’: A Closer Look at Libations in the Biblical World.” Paper read at International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Ritual and Innovation consultation. St. Andrews, Scotland. July 11, 2013.

“‘Desde el desierto hacia la tierra prometida’: Ecos del libro de Números en el libro de Apocalipsis.” Paper read at Apocalypse Symposium, organized by SAIT/Theology Faculty of Universidad Adventista del Plata, Libertador San Martín, Argentina. September 30, 2012.

“‘Comer’ y ‘beber’ en el libro de Apocalipsis: Un estudio en pensamiento y teología apocalíptica neotestamentaria.” Paper read at Apocalypse Symposium, organized by SAIT/Theology Faculty of Universidad Adventista del Plata, Libertador San Martín, Argentina. September 28, 2012.

“A Biblical Perspective on Ecumenical Relations.” Paper read at Euro-Africa Division Bible and Mission Conference. Prague, Czech Republic. July 1–5, 2012.

“‘He Spoke And It Was’: Human Language, Divine Creation, and the imago Dei within the Larger Context of the Great Controversy Theme.” Paper read at Third International Biblical Symposium. Biblical Research Institute, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Jerusalem, Israel. June 10–21, 2012.

“Lo que se puede aprender de los traductores antiguos: Principios de traducción, contextualización y misión.” Paper read at Mission Symposium, Montemorelos University, Montemorelos, Mexico, March 17, 2012.

Response to papers on Cognitive Theories on Ritual session (with papers by Risto Uro, István Czachesz, and Colleen Shantz), read at Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature in Ritual in the Biblical World section. San Francisco, CA, USA, November 20, 2011.

“El santuario, el ritual y la teología: En busca del centro de la teología Adventista.” Paper read at Sanctuary Symposium, organized by the SUHIT/Theology Faculty of Universidad Peruana Unión. Lima, Peru, May 15, 2011.

“‘Un mecanismo de relojería’: La importancia del tiempo ritual en los servicios del santuario.” Paper read at Sanctuary Symposium, organized by the SUHIT/Theology Faculty of Universidad Peruana Unión. Lima, Peru, May 15, 2011.

“Mirrors on Yesterday—Reflections for Today: A Cross-Disciplinary Exploration into the Contextualization of ANE Images and Material Culture within the Framework of Adult-Educational Theory.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Iconography and the Hebrew Bible consultation. Atlanta, GA, USA, November 21, 2010.

“Clocks and Calendars: The Cohesive Function of Time in Biblical Ritual.” Paper read at the Ritual in Early Judaism and Early Christianity Workshop, Helsinki Collegium of Advanced Studies and the Network for the Study of Early Christianity in Its Greco-Roman Context, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland, August 28, 2009.

“God-Talk, Culture, and Hermeneutics in the Study (and Teaching) of Faith.” Paper read at the Conference of Ministerial and Theological Education, Northern Asia-Pacific Division, Sahmyook University, Seoul, Korea, August 10, 2009.

“‘Mirrors of the Dance’: Finding the Interplay between the Static and the Dynamic in Biblical Ritual and Ancient Near Eastern Iconography,” with Martin G. Klingbeil. Paper read at Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Ritual in the Biblical World consultation. Boston, MA, USA, November 25, 2008.

“The Sabbath Law in the Decalogue: Creation and Liberation as a Paradigm for Community.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Sabbath in Text, Tradition, and Theology consultation. Boston, MA, USA, November 24, 2008.

“Looking over the Shoulders of Ancient Translators: Contextualization and Ancient Translation Techniques.” Paper read at the Eleventh International Theological Forum. Theological Seminary, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies. Silang, Cavite, Philippines. October 31, 2008.

“‘Eyes to Hear’: Nehemiah 1:6 from a Pragmatics and Ritual Theory Perspective,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Paper read at International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Language and Linguistics section. Auckland, New Zealand. July 9, 2008.

“The Sabbath Law in the Decalogue(s): Creation and Liberation as a Paradigm for Community,” Paper read at International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Law section. Auckland, New Zealand. July 10, 2008.

“Finding the Hidden Treasure of the Pentateuch: Relevance, Meaning and Function of Biblical Ritual.” Lecture given at the Research Seminar of the Ancient History Department of the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. April 8, 2008.

“Response to Critical Reviews of Gerald A. Klingbeil, Bridging the Gap: Ritual and Ritual Texts in the Bible (BBRSup 1; Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2007) by Roy Gane (Andrews University), Richard DeMaris (Valparaiso University) and Ronald Grimes (Wilfrid Laurier University), in Ritual in the Biblical World consultation. San Diego, CA, USA, November 19, 2007.

“Apples of Gold in Settings of Silver: History in Wisdom Literature?” Paper read at Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Wisdom in Israelite and Cognate Traditions section. San Diego, CA, USA, November 18, 2007.

“Between ‘I’ and ‘We’: Towards a Biblical Perspective of the Nature of the Church.” Paper read at Tenth International Theological Forum. Theological Seminary, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies. Silang, Cavite, Philippines. October 26, 2007.

“When Not to Tie the Knot: A Study of the Negative Reaction to Exagamous Marriages in Ezra-Nehemiah.” Paper read at International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Historical Books (Hebrew Bible) section. Vienna, Austria. July 26, 2007.

“Wisdom and History: Shall the Twain Ever Meet?” Paper read at International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Wisdom Literature section. Vienna, Austria. July 23, 2007.

“Finding the ‘World’ in Biblical Studies: God-Talk, Culture, and Hermeneutics in the Study (and Teaching) of Faith.” Plenary session paper at the European Theology Teachers Convention, entitled “Finding the ‘World’ in Theology: Empirical Dimensions in the Study of Faith, Friedensau, Germany, March 29, 2007.

“‘Not so Happily Ever After…’ Cross-Cultural Marriages in the Time of Ezra-Nehemiah.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Biblical Law section. Washington, D.C., November 19, 2006.

“The Prophetic Voice of Amos as a Paradigm for Christians in the Public Square,” with Martin G. Klingbeil. Paper read at Annual Meeting of Adventist Theological Society, Spencerville SDA Church. Silver Spring, MD. November 18, 2006.

“The Prophetic Voice of Amos as a Paradigm for Christians in the Public Square,” with Martin G. Klingbeil. Paper read at Annual Meeting of Evangelical Theological Society. Washington, D.C. November 16, 2006.

“‘Empty Forms or Vital Teacher?’ The Role of Ritual in Spiritual Growth and Nurturing.” Paper read at Ninth International Theological Forum. Theological Seminary, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies. Silang, Cavite, Philippines. October 31, 2006.

“Between ‘I’ and ‘We’: Towards a Biblical Perspective of the Nature of the Church.” Paper read at Second International Biblical Symposium. Biblical Research Institute, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Izmir, Turkey. July 7-18, 2006.

“¿Fantasma o realidad? La ‘iglesia’ en el Antiguo Testamento.” [Phantom or Reality? The ‘Church’ in the Old Testament] Paper read at V Jornada de Investigación de Posgrado. Facultad de Teología. Libertador San Martín, Argentina. February 20, 2005.

“Ritual y Biblia: la relevancia, el significado y la función del ritual bíblico.” [Ritual and the Bible: Relevance, Meaning and Function of Biblical Ritual] Paper read at II Jornada de Investigación. Facultad de Humanidades. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, October 7, 2004.

“Metáforas y pragmática: una introducción a la hermenéutica de metáforas en la Epístola a los Efesios.” [Metaphors and Pragmatics: An Introduction to the Hermeneutics of Metaphors in the Epistle to the Ephesians] Paper read at II Jornada de Investigación. Facultad de Humanidades. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, October 7, 2004.

“Aprender a enseñar a adultos: principios educacionales para adultos en los escritos de Elena G. de White” [Learning how to Teach Adults: Adult Education Principles in the Writings of Ellen G. White], with Chantal J. Klingbeil. Paper read at Third Biblical-Theological Symposium of UAP. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, October 4, 2004.

“La perla perdida (o escondida) del Pentateuco: la relevancia, el significado y la función de ritual bíblico.” [The Lost (or Hidden) Pearl of the Pentateuch: Relevance, Meaning and Function of Biblical Ritual] Paper read at monthly meeting of Sociedad Adventista de Honor de Investigación Teológica (SAHIT). Facultad de Teología. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, August 26, 2004.

“La perla perdida (o escondida) del Pentateuco: la relevancia, el significado y la función de ritual bíblico.” [The Lost (or Hidden) Pearl of the Pentateuch: Relevance, Meaning and Function of Biblical Ritual] Paper read at Sixth South American Biblical-Theological Symposium. Lima, Peru, July 24, 2004.

“Metáforas y pragmática: una introducción a la hermenéutica de metáforas en la epístola a los Efesios.” [Metaphors and Pragmatics: An Introduction to the Hermeneutics of Metaphors in the Epistle to the Ephesians] Paper read at monthly meeting of Sociedad Adventista de Honor de Investigación Teológica (SAHIT). Facultad de Teología. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, May 27, 2004.

“Between North and South: The Archaeology of Religion in LBA Palestine and the Period of the Settlement.” Paper read at the Critical Issues in Early Israelite History: Conference and Consultation. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, March 28, 2004.

“Lo que se puede aprender de los traductores antiguos: principios de traducción y contextualización.” [What can be Learned from Ancient Translators: Translation Principles and Contextualization] Paper read at IV Jornada de Investigación de Posgrado. Facultad de Teología. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, February 14, 2004.

“‘Man’s Other Best Friend’: The Interaction of Equids and Man in Daily Life in Iron Age II Palestine as Seen in Texts, Artifacts, and Images.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of Society of Biblical Literature, in Biblical Lands and Peoples in Archaeology and Text section. Atlanta, GA, November 24, 2003.

“Cultural Criticism and Biblical Hermeneutics: Origins, Definition, Benefits, and Challenges.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of Adventist Theological Society and Evangelical Theological Society. Atlanta, GA, November 20, 2003.

“¿Quién hace qué cosa, cuándo y por qué? La dinámica de los participantes rituales en Levítico 8 y Emar 369.” [‘Who Did What When and Why?’ The Dynamics of Ritual Participants in Leviticus 8 and Emar 369] Paper read at Second Biblical-Theological Symposium of the UAP. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, October 20, 2003.

“Getting the Big Picture: Surveys in Archaeology.” Paper read for Horn Museum Lecture. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich., USA, March 24, 2003.

“Criticismo cultural y la hermenéutica bíblica: Beneficios y desafíos.” [“Cultural Criticism and Biblical Hermeneutics: Benefits and Challenges”] Paper read at III Jornada de Investigación de Posgrado. Facultad de Teología. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, February 5, 2003.

“Entre centro y periferia: Qatna en la investigación arqueológica e histórica reciente.” [Between Center and Periphery: Qatna in Recent Archaeological and Historical Research] Paper read at Jornada de Investigación. Facultad de Humanidades. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, October 10, 2002.

“Comer” y “beber” en el libro de Apocalipsis: un estudio en pensamiento y teología apocalíptica neotestamentaria.” [“Eating” and “Drinking” in the Book of Revelation: A Study in New Testament Thought and Apocalyptic Theology] Paper read at Biblical-Theological Symposium. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, September 23, 2002.

“Comer” y “beber” en el libro de Apocalipsis: un estudio en pensamiento y teología apocalíptica neotestamentaria.” [“Eating” and “Drinking” in the Book of Revelation: A Study in New Testament Thought and Apocalyptic Theology] Paper read at Fifth South American Biblical-Theological Symposium. São Pablo, Brazil, July 28, 2002.

“Altars, Ritual and Theology: Preliminary Thoughts on the Importance of the Cult and Ritual for a Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of Society of Biblical Literature, in Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures section. Denver, CO, November 19, 2001.

“Momentaufnahmen of Israelite Religion: The Importance of the Communal Meal in Narrative Texts in 1/2 Kings and their Ritual Dimension.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of Society of Biblical Literature, in Israelite Religion in its West Asian Context section. Denver, CO, November 19, 2001.

“Between Law and Grace: Ritual and Ritual Studies in Recent Evangelical Thought.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of Adventist Theological Society and Evangelical Theological Society. Colorado Springs, CO, November 15, 2001.

“Entre individualismo y colectivismo: hacia una perspectiva bíblica de la naturaleza de la iglesia.” [Between Individualism and Collectivism: Towards a Biblical Perspective of the Nature of the Church] Paper read at Fourth South American Biblical-Theological Symposium. Libertador San Martín, Argentina, August 30–September 2, 2001.

“La geografía de espacio en Marcos 1:1-3:12: Entendiendo la importancia de movimiento y espacio en textos bíblicos.” [The Geography of Space in Mark 1:1-3:12: Understanding the Importance of Movement and Space in Biblical Texts] Paper read at Third South American Biblical-Theological Symposium. Chillán, Chile, September 7–10 , 2000.

“Playing Word Games: Mules, Donkeys, and Horses. Equids in Texts, Artifacts and Pictures in a Multidisciplinary Framework.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of the American Schools of Oriental Research. Boston, MA, November 17-20, 1999.

“Looking at the End from the Beginning: Studying Eschatological Concepts in the Pentateuch.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of the Adventist Theological Society. Boston, MA, November 20, 1999.

“La lectura de la Biblia desde una perspectiva hermenéutica multi-disciplinaria (I): Introducción y fundamentos teóricos,” with Martin G. Klingbeil. [The Reading of the Bible from a Multidisciplinary Perspective (I): Introduction and Theoretical Foundation] Paper read at Second South American Biblical-Theological Symposium. Cochabamba, Bolivia, October 29–31, 1999.

“La lectura de la Biblia desde una perspectiva hermenéutica multi-disciplinaria (II): Construyendo torres y hablando lenguas en Génesis 11:1–9,” with Martin G. Klingbeil. [The Reading of the Bible from a Multidisciplinary Perspective (II): Constructing Towers and Speaking Languages in Genesis 11:1–9] Paper read at Second South American Biblical-Theological Symposium. Cochabamba, Bolivia, October 29–31, 1999.

“David en la arqueología y la historia.” [David in Archaeology and History] Paper read at First Seminar on Biblical History and Archaeology, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima, September 30, 1999.

“La historiografía de la Biblia.” [Biblical Historiography] Paper read at First Seminar on Biblical History and Archaeology, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima, September 29, 1999.

“La arqueología e impacto de los rollos del Mar Muerto para el texto bíblico.” [Archaeology and the Impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls upon the Biblical Text] Paper read at First Seminar on Biblical History and Archaeology, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima, September 28, 1999.

“Methods and Daily Life in the ANE: Understanding the Use of Animals in the Daily Life in a Multidisciplinary Framework.” Paper read at Meeting of the Midwest regional section of the American Schools of Oriental Research/American Oriental Society/Society of Biblical Literature. Cincinnati, OH, February 14-16, 1999.

“Understanding the Dynamics of Ritual Participants in Leviticus 8 with Reference to Emar 369.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of Society of Biblical Literature, in Canaanite and Israelite Religion section. Orlando, FL, November 22-25, 1998.

“David, Mules and the Disappearance of the 10th Century B.C.” Paper read at Annual Meeting of the Adventist Theological Society and Evangelical Theological Society. Orlando, FL, November 19, 1998.

“Metáforas femeninas de Dios en Isaías: Reflexiones sobre la hermenéutica de la teología feminista,” with Chantal J. Klingbeil. [Feminine Metaphors of God in Isaiah: Reflections about the Hermeneutics of Feminist Theology] Paper read at First South American Biblical-Theological Symposium. Lima, Peru, November 1, 1998.

“Hacia una teología de música sacra.” [Towards a Theology of Sacred Music] Paper read at First Congress on Sacred Music. Lima, Peru, August 6, 1997.

“The Aramaic Ostracon from Lachish: A New Reading and Interpretation.” Paper read at the Annual Congress of the South African Society of Semitics. Stellenbosch, South Africa, September 1993.