Craig R. Koester
Professor of New Testament
2481 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
ckoester@luthersem.edu
(651) 641-3265                            Office: GH204
Fax:   641-3354                                         x265

Courses

NT3211	Gospel and Epistles of John	Fall 2009
NT4225	Genesis to Revelation Handouts and visuals Online Audio Lectures	January 2009
NT2211	Pauline Tradition: Galatians and 1 Corinthians    Outline of Galatians     Epistle Series in the Lectionary	Fall 2008
NT6225	Book of Revelation Online Audio Lectures     Introduction to Revelation (AD 100-1530)     Introduction to Revelation (futuristic)   Introduction to Revelation (Modern Interpretation)      Rev 1-4 (New)     Rev 5-7 (New)      Rev 8-11 (New)      Rev 12 (New)     Rev 13 (New)     Rev 14-16 (New)     Rev 17 (New)     Rev 18 (New)      Rev 19 (Armageddon) (New)         Rev 18 - Word      Rev 20 (New)         Readings & Songs - Word      Rev 21-22      Woodcuts	Spring 2009

Resources         

Preaching Paul Workshop: October 9, 2009

 
 Preaching the Letters of Paul (ppt)

 Lectionary Epistles Series (pdf)

Materials:

	The Bible Tutor®  The Bible Tutor is an interactive tool for learning basic Bible content. Designed by Craig Koester and staff at Luther Seminary, the Bible Tutor is a resource for students, congregations, and anyone interested in the Bible. Versions of the Bible Tutor are available online and on CD-ROM.
	Journeys of Paul Web Tour Paul's life and writings show how the gospel addressed people in cities throughout the ancient world. This web tour, designed by Craig Koester, enables modern readers to follow the routes traveled by Paul and to connect Paul's message with the contexts in which he worked.
	Cities of Revelation Web Tour The book of Revelation, like the letters of Paul, speaks to Christians contending with issues in the places where they live. The opening chapters of Revelation tell us about Christians in seven different cities. This web tour, designed by Craig Koester, is a vivid way to learn more about the situation of the book's first readers.

Favorite Links:

Luther Productions
The Bible Tutor and other resources are produced by Luther Productions.

Speaking & Travel

Selected Publications

Books:

Revelation - a new major commentary on the book of Revelation for the Anchor Bible Commentary series. In preparation.

	The Word of Life: A Theology of John's Gospel This accessible, engaging work explores the major theological dimensions of John’s Gospel, including God, the world and its people, Jesus, the crucifixion and resurrection, the Spirit, faith, and discipleship. The introduction provides a succinct overview of the Gospel and shows how disputes about John’s theology throughout history have significantly shaped the church and wider society. In the course of this discussion, such expressions as being “born again” and Jesus as “the way” — which evoke both interest and uneasiness today — become much clearer in the context of the Gospel as a whole.   Wm. B. Eerdmans   Fall 2008
	The Resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of John   Edited by Craig Koester and Reimund Bieringer   Jesus' resurrection plays a central role in John's gospel. In these essays, leading   Johannine scholars explore the major aspects of Jesus' resurrection and its   relationship to Jesus' ministry, his crucifixion, and faith, hope, and life within the   Christian community.   Mohr Siebeck   Spring 2008
	Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel is a study of the imagery and theology of the Gospel of John. 2nd edition, Fortress Press, Spring 2003
	Hebrews in the Anchor Bible Commentary series  Doubleday, Spring 2001.  A major study of the book of Hebrews.
	Revelation and  the End of All Things is a guide to the book of Revelation for all readers.  Eerdmans, Spring 2001.
Click here for info on these and several other of my books.

Articles:

“Revelation’s Visionary Challenge to Ordinary Empire,” Interpretation 63 (2009) forthcoming

“Roman Slave Trade and the Critique of Babylon in Revelation 18,” Catholic Biblical Quarterly 70 (2008) 766-786

 “Jesus’ Resurrection, the Signs, and the Dynamics of Faith in the Gospel of John.” In The Resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of John. Edited by Craig R. Koester and Reimund Bieringer (WUNT; Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2008).

"The Church and Its Witness in the Apocalypse of John," Tidsskrift for Teologi og Kirke (Oslo) (2007) 266-282.

“Why Was the Messiah Crucified? A Study of God, Jesus, Satan, and Human Agency in Johannine Theology,” in The Death of Jesus in the Gospel of John (ed. Gilbert van Belle; BETL 200; Leuven: Leuven University and Peeters, 2007) 163-180.

Education/Curriculum Vitae:

				Biographical Notes     Photo      (suitable for publication)     Profile
B.A.	St. Olaf College College Northfield, MN	1976
M.Div.	Luther Theological Seminary St. Paul, MN	1980
Ph.D.	Union Theological Seminary New York, NY	1986

Reflection on the study of Scripture:  
"When we seriously ponder the Word, hear it, and put it to use, such is its power that it never departs without fruit. It always awakens new understanding, new pleasure, and a new spirit of devotion, and it constantly cleanses the heart and its meditations. For these words are not idle or dead, but effective and living" (Luther's Large Catechism, Explanation of the Third Commandment).

 

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