Michael P. Barber
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Scripture and Theology
Augustine Institute, Denver
Professional Bio
Michael Patrick Barber is Professor of Sacred Scripture and Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology (Greenwood Village, CO). His latest academic book is Paul, A New Covenant Jew: Rethinking Pauline Theology (Eerdmans, 2019), co-authored with Brant Pitre and John Kincaid. He participates regularly in academic societies (e.g., Society of Biblical Literature, Catholic Biblical Association). He lives in Aurora, CO, with his wife Kimberly and their six children.
Institution
Augustine Institute, Denver
Greenwood Village, CO 80122
United States http://www.augustineinstitute.org
Full Member
Education:
Azusa Pacific University 1998
B.A.
Franciscan University 2001
M.A.
Fuller Theological Seminary 2010
PhD
OT Books
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Tobit, Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Zechariah
NT Books
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1-2 Peter, 1-2-3 John, Jude, Revelation
OT/NT Backgrounds #1
Hellenistic Period, NT Apocrypha/Pseudepigrapha, OT Apocrypha/Pseudepigrapha, Papyrology, Qumran/ Dead Sea Scrolls, Second Temple Studies
OT/NT Backgrounds #2
Ancient Law- Greco-Roman, Archaeology- Greco-Roman, Israel History- Exile & Restoration, Israel History- Second Temple Period, Israel History- Hellenistic Judaism
OT Themes and Topics
Apocalyptic, Biblical translations (Ancient), Biblical translations (Modern), Covenant, Cult, Deuterocanonical Books, Eschatology, God in the OT, History of Interpretation (Patristic), History of Interpretation (Medieval), History of Interpretation (Modern), Messianism, Purity Laws, Ritual (cult)
NT Topics
Historical Jesus, Synoptic gospels, Words of Jesus, Paul (Writings), Paul (Teachings), Paul (Life), Paul- New Perspective, Q, Ritual, Synoptic problem, Salvation, Kingdom of God, Apocalyptic, Christology, Eschatology, History of scholarship, Church, Infancy Narratives, Catholic Epistles, History of Interpretation -Patristic, History of Interpretation -Medieval, History of Interpretation -Modern, Jewish-Christian relations, Parables, Pastoral Epistles, Death
Hermeneutics
Historical Criticism: Canonical (OT), Historical Criticism: Canonical (NT), Historical Criticism: Form (OT), Historical Criticism: Form (NT), Historical Criticism: Redaction (OT), Historical Criticism: Redaction (NT), Historical Criticism: Source (OT), Historical Criticism: Source (NT), Historical Criticism: Textual (OT), Historical Criticism: Textual (NT), Inspiration, Bible and Magisterium
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Year Full Member
2016