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Craig L. Blomberg
BornAugust 3, 1955
NationalityAmerican
Known forNew Testament Matthew, parables, miracles, historical Jesus, Luke-Acts, John, 1 Corinthians, James), historical trustworthiness, New Testament theology, stewardship and money matters, and gender roles.
Academic background
EducationAugustana College, B.A.
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, M.A.
Alma materUniversity of Aberdeen, Ph.D.
ThesisThe Tradition History of the Parables Peculiar to Luke's Central Section (1982)
Doctoral advisorI. Howard Marshall
Academic work
InstitutionsDistinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary, Colorado

Craig L. Blomberg (born August 3, 1955) is an American New Testament scholar. He is currently the Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the New Testament at Denver Seminary in Colorado where he has been since 1986.[1][2] He currently serves as the president of the Evangelical Theological Society.[3]

Education

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In 1977, he graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, which is also his hometown.[4][1]

Personal life

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Blomberg was born in a mainline Protestant family and was a member of the Lutheran Church in America. While he was in high school, he joined the Youth for Christ and became a born again Evangelical; he is currently a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "TGC Course | Life of Christ". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Blomberg, Craig L. "Ten Percent Won't Work for Everyone". CT Pastors. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Officers and Board of Directors of the Society". Evangelical Theological Society. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  4. ^ "Craig L. Blomberg". Credo Magazine. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  5. ^ "Denver Seminary > Articles > Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why". April 25, 2009. Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
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