Darrell Bock
Darrell Bock
Dr. Bock is Senior Research Professor of NT Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and Executive Director for Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership at the seminary. He has earned recognition as a Humboldt Scholar (Tübingen University in Germany), is the author or editor of over 45 books, including well-regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts and studies of the historical Jesus, and work in cultural engagement as host of the seminary’s Table Podcasts. He was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) for 2000–2001 and serves on the boards of Wheaton College and Chosen People Ministries. His articles appear in leading publications. He is often an expert for the media on NT issues. Dr. Bock has been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction, is elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas, and serves as a staff consultant to Bent Tree Fellowship in Carrollton. When traveling overseas, he will tune into the current game involving his favorite teams from Houston—live—even in the wee hours of the morning. Married for over 47 years to Sally, he is a proud father of two daughters and a son and is also a grandfather of five children.
Table podcast link: https://hendrickscenter.dts.edu/podcast/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/darrelllbock
Organization
Dallas Theological SeminaryEducation
- Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Aberdeen University in Scotland
- Master of Theology (ThM) - Dallas Theological Seminary
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) - University of Texas
- Postdoctoral study - Tübingen University
Virtual Reality Church: Pitfalls and Possibilities (Or How to Think Biblically About Church in Your Pajamas, VR Baptisms, Jesus Avatars, and Whatever Else Is Coming Next)
Is Virtual Reality a Biblical Reality?
The invention of the printing press catalyzed Martin Luther’s reformation; radios and televisions delivered Billy Graham’s...
Cultural Intelligence: Living for God in a Diverse, Pluralistic World
Cultural intelligence requires that we understand the changing world around us, and engage these changes in ways that edify the church and winsomely seek after the lost. In...
The Impact of Jesus of Nazareth: Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspectives
1. Peter Bolt, Introduction ; 2. Darrell Bock, What Got Jesus into Trouble? Understanding the Significance of Jesus' Ministry by Looking at Its Jewish Context: Part...
Jesus, Skepticism, and the Problem of History: Criteria and Context in the Study of Christian Origins
In recent years, a number of New Testament scholars engaged in academic historical Jesus studies have concluded that such scholarship cannot yield secure and illuminating...
Ephesians: An Introduction and Commentary (Volume 10) (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries)
Unlike Paul's letters to the Galatians or the Corinthians, the letter to the Ephesians contains almost no clues about the situation and issues its recipients faced....
Israel, the Church, and the Middle East: A biblical response to the current conflict
The relationship between the church and Israel has been the source of passionate debate among Christians throughout much of church history. In recent years the traditional...