Jeannine Brown

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Dr. Brown has focused much of her research and writing on the Gospels, hermeneutics, and interdisciplinary integration. In addition to a book on biblical hermeneutics (Scripture as Communication, now in second edition) and two books on integration, she has published three commentaries on Matthew's Gospel and one on Philippians (Tyndale NT series). She is a member of the NIV translation team and is an editor for the NIV Study Bible, revised edition (2020). Her current writing projects include a commentary 1 Peter (NICNT) and book on themes in 1 Peter.

Started at Bethel

2000

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Bachelors of Music , 1984
  • Bethel Seminary - Master of Divinity, 1991
  • Luther Seminary - Ph.D., 2001

Biography

Dr. Brown has taught at Bethel Seminary for over 20 years. She teaches in the areas of New Testament, Greek, hermeneutics, and integration. Her books include Scripture as Communication (2021, 2007), The Gospels as Stories (2020), Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology (2018), Becoming Whole and Holy: An Integrative Conversation about Christian Formation (2011), and three commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew (2018, 2015, 2012). She also co-edited the second edition of Jesus and the Gospels (2013). She has published numerous journal articles and book essays on the Gospels of Matthew and John, 1 Peter, and topics of hermeneutics. Some of these have been published in Journal of Biblical Literature, New Testament Studies, Catholic Biblical Quarterly, and Horizons in Biblical Theology. Jeannine thoroughly enjoys teaching in churches and ministries on the topics of Bible interpretation and the New Testament. She is married to Tim Brown, singer-songwriter, and has two adult daughters.

 

Courses Taught

  • Hermeneutics
  • New Testament Survey
  • New Testament Explorations
  • Greek
  • Senior Integrative Seminar
  • Matthew
  • John
  • Philippians
  • 1 Peter

Awards

  • Biola Center for Christian Thought Course Development Grant, 2015
  • Bethel Faculty Alumni Grant, 2013
  • Bethel Faculty Alumni Grant, 2011
  • Lilly Collaborative Research Grant, 2009-10
  • Bethel Faculty Alumni Grant, 2008
  • Bethel Faculty Alumni Grant, 2005
  • Faculty Excellence Award, Bethel Seminary, 2003 and 2019

 

Publications

BOOKS

Philippians. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Downer's Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2022.

Scripture as Communication: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics. Second Edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2021.

The Gospels as Stories: Narrative Approaches to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2020.

Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology: Theory, Research, and Practice. With Steve Sandage. Routledge, March, 2018.

Matthew. Two Horizons Commentary on the New Testament. With Kyle Roberts. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, September 2018.

Matthew. Teach the Text Commentary Series. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2015.

Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. 2d ed. Edited by Joel B. Green, Nicholas Perrin, Jeannine K. Brown. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2013.

"Matthew" in The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary. Rev. ed. Edited by Andrew E. Hill and Gary M. Burge. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 2012.

Becoming Whole and Holy: An Integrative Conversation about Christian Formation. With Carla M. Dahl and Wyndy Corbin Reuschling. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2011.

Scripture as Communication: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2007.

The Disciples in Narrative Perspective: The Portrayal and Function of the Matthean Disciples. SBL Academia Biblica 9. Atlanta: Scholars Press, 2002. Co-published by Brill, 2002.

ARTICLES/ESSAYS

“Hermeneutics, Interpreting Paul” (with Nickolas Fox) and “Letter to the Philippians.” In Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. 2d ed. Edited by Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick, Nijay Gupta. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2023.

"Interpreting Gentile Women in Matthew: Misrepresentation, Misappropriation, and a Missed Chance." Journal of Gospels and Acts Research 6 (2022), 7-24.

"Exodus in Matthew's Gospel." In Exodus in the New Testament, 31-47. Edited by Seth M. Ehorn. New York: T & T Clark, 2022.

With Kazuhiko Yamazaki-Ransom. "The Parable of the Good Samaritan and the Narrative Portrayal of Samaritans in Luke-Acts." Journal of Theological Interpretation 15/2 (2021), 233-246. 

“Jesus Messiah as Isaiah’s Servant of the Lord: New Testament Explorations,” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 63.1 (2020), 49-68.

“The Gospels: Reading for Story.” The Cambridge Companion to the Bible and Literature, 131-148. Edited by Calum Carmichael. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020.

“Living Out ‘Justice, Mercy, and Loyalty’: Discipleship in Matthew’s Gospel.” In Following Jesus Christ: The New Testament Message of Discipleship for Today, 9-26. Edited by John K. Goodrich and Mark L. Strauss. Grand Rapids: Kregel Academic, 2019.

“Reconstructing the Historical Pharisees: Does Matthew’s Gospel Have Anything to Contribute?” In Jesus, Skepticism, and the Problem of History: Criteria and Context in the Study of Christian Origins, 164-182. Edited by Darrell L. Bock and J. Ed Komoszewski. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019.

“Matthew’s Christology and Isaiah’s Servant: A Fresh Look at a Perennial Issue.” In Treasures New & Old: Essays in Honor of Donald Hagner, 93-106. Edited by Carl S. Sweatman and Clifford B. Kvidahl. Wilmore, KY: GlossaHouse, 2017.

“Metalepsis.” In Exploring Intertextuality: Diverse Strategies for New Testament Interpretation of Texts. Edited by B. J. Oropeza and Steve Moyise, 29-41. Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2016.

With Steven J. Sandage. “Relational Integration, Part I: Differentiated Relationality Between Psychology and Theology.” And “Relational Integration, Part II: Relational Integration as Developmental and Intercultural.” Journal of Psychology and Theology 43 (Fall, 2015), 165-78 and 179-91, respectively.

"Is the Future of Biblical Theology Story-Shaped?" Horizons in Biblical Theology 37 (2015) 13-31.

"Matthew, Gospel of," "Narrative Criticism," and "Justice, Righteousness." In Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. 2d ed. Edited by Joel B. Green, Nicholas Perrin, Jeannine K. Brown. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2013.

"Matthew's 'Least of These' Theology and Subversion of 'Us/Other' Categories." In Matthew: Texts @ Contexts, 287-301. Edited by Nicole Wilkinson Duran and James P. Grimshaw. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2013.

"Genesis in Matthew's Gospel." In Genesis in the New Testament, 42-59. Edited by Maarten J. J. Menken and Steve Moyise. New York: T & T Clark, 2012.

With Steven J. Sandage. "Converging Horizons for Relational Integration: Differentiation-Based Collaboration." Journal of Psychology and Theology 40 (Spring, 2012) 72-76.

"New Testament Foundations of Christian Spirituality." In Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, 46-51. Edited by Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.

"Creation's Renewal in the Gospel of John." Catholic Biblical Quarterly 72 (April, 2010) 275-90.

With Steven J. Sandage, "Monarchy or Democracy in Relation Integration? A Reply to Porter." Journal of Psychology and Christianity 29 (2010) 20-26.

"Apostle, N.T." and "Disciple, Discipleship, N.T." In Encyclopedia of the Bible and its Reception. Vol. 2: 471-76 and Vol. 6: 887-889. Berlin: de Gruyter, 2009, 2013.

"Genre Criticism and the Bible." In Words and the Word: Explorations in Biblical Interpretation and Literary Theory, 111-50. Edited by Jamie Grant and David Firth. Nottingham: InterVarsity, 2008.

"Between Text and Sermon: James 2:1-13." Interpretation 62 (April, 2008) 174-76.

"The Rhetoric of Hearing: The Use of the Isaianic Hearing Motif in Matt 11:2-16:20." In Built upon the Rock: Studies in the Gospel of Matthew, 248-69. Edited by Daniel M. Gurtner and John Nolland. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008.

"Just a Busybody? A Look at the Greco-Roman Topos of Meddling for Defining allotrieposkopos in 1 Peter 4:15." Journal of Biblical Literature 150 (Fall, 2006) 527-46.

"Direct Engagement of the Reader in Matthew's Discourses: Rhetorical Techniques and Scholarly Consensus." New Testament Studies 51 (January, 2005) 19-35.

"Chronology and the New Testament." In Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible. Edited by Kevin Vanhoozer. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005.

"Silent Wives, Verbal Believers: Ethical and Hermeneutical Considerations in 1 Peter 3:1-6 and Its Context." Word and World 24 (Fall, 2004) 395-403.

Presentations

“Interpreting Gentile Women in Matthew.” Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Christian Theology and the Bible/Matthew Joint Session. Held Online. December 8, 2020.

Response to Papers on Textual Criticism. Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, New Testament Textual Criticism Program Unit. Hold Online. December 3, 2020.

“Hearing the Gospel of the Kingdom.” Scripture and Church Seminar. Institute of Biblical Research Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. November 24, 2019.

“Jesus Messiah as Isaiah’s Servant of the Lord: New Testament Explorations.” Plenary Address for the Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, San Diego, CA. November 21, 2019.

Panel Participant in Synoptic Gospels Book Review Session on Jesus, Skepticism and the Problem of History. Evangelical Theological Society, San Diego, CA. November 20, 2019.

With Kyle Roberts. “Wisdom Christology in an Unwise World: Matthew’s Contribution to a Canonical and Constructive Theology of Wisdom.” Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Theological Interpretation of Scripture Seminar, Denver, CO. November 18, 2018.

With Steven J. Sandage. “An Interdisciplinary Exploration of a Social Justice Commitment: Perspectives from Psychology and Biblical Studies.” Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Bible and Practical Theology Program Unit, Denver, CO. November 18, 2018.

“Metalepsis.” For panel discussion of Exploring Intertextuality. Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Intertextuality in the New Testament Program Unit, San Antonio, TX. November 20, 2016.

With Steven J. Sandage. "Welcome and Difference in Interdisciplinary Conversation." Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Bible and Practical Theology Program Unit, San Diego, CA. November 23, 2014.

"Is the Future of Biblical Theology Story-Shaped?" (paper and panel discussion). Christian Scholars' Conference, Nashville, TN, June 5-6, 2014. To be published in Horizons in Biblical Theology 37.1 (2015).

Invited guest and respondent at Conversation on the Bible, sponsored by Biblica and Christianity Today. Chicago, IL. January 2-3, 2014.

With Carla M. Dahl. "Courage for Collaboration," "Holy Hospitality," and "Created for Formation, Wired for Integration: An Interdisciplinary Look at Christ-Shaped Community and Leadership." Distinguished Lectureship Series, Bethel Seminary, San Diego, CA. March 1, 2013.

"Where Are You From? Location Matters for Interpretation and Integration." Honors Program Annual Address, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. August 27, 2012.

"Women Faculty at Mid-career: Challenges and Opportunities." Plenary Presentation, ATS Mid-Career Women Faculty, Pittsburgh, PA, March 22, 2012.

"Matthew's "Least of These" Theology and Subversion of "Us/Other" Categories." Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Contextual Biblical Interpretation, Atlanta, GA. November 22, 2010.

Response to Panel on "History, Historicisms, and Theological Interpretation." Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Theological Hermeneutics of Christian Scripture Unit, Atlanta, GA. November 20, 2010.

Participant in Panel Discussion of Andreas Kostenberger, A Theology of John's Gospel and Letters. Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Atlanta, GA. November 17, 2010.

Response to John Christopher Thomas, "Driving Miss Daisy and the Theological Interpretation of Scripture." Annual Meeting of the Institute of Biblical Research. New Orleans, Louisiana. November 21, 2009.

With Peter T. Vogt. "Hebrew and Greek Acquisition in a Technological Age." Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theology Society. San Diego, California. November 16, 2007.

"Genre in Biblical Hermeneutics: What Can We Learn from Literary and Rhetorical Genre Theory?" Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theology Society. San Diego, CA. November 15, 2007.

Response to Al Wolters, "No Longer Queen: The Theological Disciplines and Their Sisters." Scripture and the Disciplines Conference, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL. May 25, 2004.

"Disciples in Narrative Perspective: Do the Matthean Disciples Understand?" Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Matthew Section, Atlanta, GA. November 23, 2003.

Professional Organizations, Committees, and Boards

  • Society of Biblical Literature
  • Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (SNTS)
  • Institute of Biblical Research

 

Website

https://jeanninekbrown.wordpress.com/