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An Interview with Michael Bird
Michael grew up in Brisbane before joining the Army and serving as a paratrooper, intelligence operator, and then chaplains assistant. It was during his time in the military that he came to faith from a non-Christian background, and soon after felt a call to ministry. He graduated with a BMin from Malyon College (2001) and Honours and PhD from the University of Queensland (2002, 2005). Michael taught New Testament at the Highland Theological College in Scotland (2005-9) before joining Brisbane School of Theology as lecturer in Theology (2010-12). He joined the faculty at Ridley as lecturer in Theology in 2013.
Michael describes himself as a “biblical theologian” who endeavours to bring together biblical studies and systematic theology. He believes that the purpose of the church is to “gospelize,” that is to preach, promote, and practise the Gospel-story of the Lord Jesus Christ. Remembered by students for his mix of outlandish humour and intellectual rigor, he makes theology both entertaining and challenging.
As an industrious researcher, Michael has written and edited over thirty books in the fields of Septuagint, Historical Jesus, the Gospels, St Paul, Biblical Theology, and Systematic Theology. His book Evangelical Theology is an attempt to develop a truly gospel-based theology that promotes the advance of the gospel in Christian life and thought. He is the co-editor of the New Covenant Commentary Series, an associate editor for Zondervan’s The Story of God Bible Commentary, and an elected member of the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (the international society of New Testament scholars). He often speaks at conferences in Australia, the UK, and USA and is currently working on a New Testament Introduction co-authored with N.T. Wright. He also runs a popular blog called Euangelion.
Michael is married to Naomi and they have four children.
Teaching Areas: Synoptic Gospels, Paul’s Letters, Systematic Theology
Research Interests: The Gospels, Pauline Theology, New Testament Theology, and Christian Origins.
Hobbies & Interests: When he is not busy with work, Michael enjoys running, rugby league, tennis, and despising coffee. He secretly aspires to play the role of “the American” in the musical “Chess.”
Books: The New Testament in its World (written with Prof. N.T. Wright) – Zondervan
https://zondervanacademic.com/pages/new-testament-in-its-world
Evangelical Theology, 2nd edition – Zondervan
https://www.zondervan.com/9780310093985/evangelical-theology-second-edition/
Rap Battle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7xNg6AMDAk
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By The Bold MovementMichael grew up in Brisbane before joining the Army and serving as a paratrooper, intelligence operator, and then chaplains assistant. It was during his time in the military that he came to faith from a non-Christian background, and soon after felt a call to ministry. He graduated with a BMin from Malyon College (2001) and Honours and PhD from the University of Queensland (2002, 2005). Michael taught New Testament at the Highland Theological College in Scotland (2005-9) before joining Brisbane School of Theology as lecturer in Theology (2010-12). He joined the faculty at Ridley as lecturer in Theology in 2013.
Michael describes himself as a “biblical theologian” who endeavours to bring together biblical studies and systematic theology. He believes that the purpose of the church is to “gospelize,” that is to preach, promote, and practise the Gospel-story of the Lord Jesus Christ. Remembered by students for his mix of outlandish humour and intellectual rigor, he makes theology both entertaining and challenging.
As an industrious researcher, Michael has written and edited over thirty books in the fields of Septuagint, Historical Jesus, the Gospels, St Paul, Biblical Theology, and Systematic Theology. His book Evangelical Theology is an attempt to develop a truly gospel-based theology that promotes the advance of the gospel in Christian life and thought. He is the co-editor of the New Covenant Commentary Series, an associate editor for Zondervan’s The Story of God Bible Commentary, and an elected member of the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (the international society of New Testament scholars). He often speaks at conferences in Australia, the UK, and USA and is currently working on a New Testament Introduction co-authored with N.T. Wright. He also runs a popular blog called Euangelion.
Michael is married to Naomi and they have four children.
Teaching Areas: Synoptic Gospels, Paul’s Letters, Systematic Theology
Research Interests: The Gospels, Pauline Theology, New Testament Theology, and Christian Origins.
Hobbies & Interests: When he is not busy with work, Michael enjoys running, rugby league, tennis, and despising coffee. He secretly aspires to play the role of “the American” in the musical “Chess.”
Books: The New Testament in its World (written with Prof. N.T. Wright) – Zondervan
https://zondervanacademic.com/pages/new-testament-in-its-world
Evangelical Theology, 2nd edition – Zondervan
https://www.zondervan.com/9780310093985/evangelical-theology-second-edition/
Rap Battle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7xNg6AMDAk