Harold Walter Hoehner
Born(1935-01-12)January 12, 1935
Sangerfield, New York
DiedFebruary 12, 2009(2009-02-12) (aged 74)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBiblical scholar
Known forwork on biblical chronology
TitleDistinguished professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary
Academic background
EducationBarrington College, Dallas Theological Seminary
Alma materCambridge University (PhD)
Thesis (1968)
Academic work
InstitutionsDallas Theological Seminary
Notable worksEphesians: An Exegetical Commentary (2002)
Chronological Aspects of the Life of Christ (1978)

Harold Walter Hoehner (January 12, 1935 – February 12, 2009) was an American biblical scholar and was professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.[1]

Family and education

Hoehner was born in Sangerfield, New York to Walter and Mary (née Siegel) Hoehner, farmers of Swiss and German descent, respectively.[2] He earned his B.A. (1958) from Barrington College, his Th.M. (1962) and Th.D. (1965) from Dallas Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. (1968) from Cambridge University; he also did postdoctoral study at Tübingen University and Cambridge University. Hoehner married Virginia (Gini) Bryan on June 7, 1958, with whom he had four children (Stephen, Susan, David, and Deborah).[2]

Career

Hoehner joined the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary in 1968 as an instructor, becoming an assistant professor there the same year. In 1973 he became associate professor of New Testament, and professor of New Testament and chairman of New Testament and Bible Exposition in 1977. He became distinguished professor of New Testament studies in 1999.[3] He served as director of Ph.D. studies from 1975 until 2002.[4] During his tenure, he had a significant influence on the seminary's approach to teaching biblical exegesis, and became well known for his work on biblical chronology.[1] Hoehner also committed a major portion of his later years as a Bible translator, serving on the translation or review teams for the revision of the New Century Version (1991),[5][6] the update of the New American Standard Bible (1995),[6][7] the English Standard Version (2001),[8] the second edition of the New Living Translation (2004),[9] and the first edition of the NET Bible (2005).[10][11] He was a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Evangelical Theological Society, Institute for Biblical Research, the Society for New Testament Studies, and the board of directors for Jews for Jesus.[12]

Publications

Hoehner wrote for several scholarly journals, including more than thirty articles for Bibliotheca Sacra.[1] His doctoral dissertation on Herod Antipas was published by Cambridge University Press (1972, ISBN 978-0-521-08132-0), and continues to be a standard work on the subject.[12][13] His publication Chronological Aspects of the Life of Christ (1978, ISBN 978-0-310-26211-4) is often cited in attempts to affix a date to the crucifixion of Jesus, as well as understanding the seventy weeks of Daniel. His "magnum opus",[14] Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary (2002, ISBN 978-0-8010-2614-0), called by Craig Blomberg "one of the most prodigious efforts by an individual New Testament scholar in recent times",[15] is noted for its lengthy defense of the epistle's Pauline authorship.[16]

Death and legacy

Hoehner died at the age of 74 in his home in Dallas, Texas after a morning run on February 12, 2009.[2][17] Among the colleagues and former students contributing to his Festschrift, Interpreting the New Testament Text: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis (2006, ISBN 1-58134-408-2), were Darrell Bock, Daniel B. Wallace, E. Earle Ellis, I. Howard Marshall, and Edwin M. Yamauchi.[4][12]

Works

Books

Articles and chapters

References

  1. ^ a b c "Harold W. Hoehner Faculty Page". Dallas Theological Seminary.
  2. ^ a b c "Memorials" (PDF). JETS. 53 (1): 217–21. March 2010.
  3. ^ Hoehner, Harold W. The Writers Directory 2008. Ed. Michelle Kazensky. 23rd ed. Vol. 1. Detroit: St. James Press, 2007. 911. Gale Virtual Reference Library. accessed 24 Nov. 2010.(subscription required)
  4. ^ a b Fanning, Buist M. (2006). Darrell L. Bock (ed.). Interpreting the New Testament Text: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis. Good News Publishers. p. 9. ISBN 1-58134-408-2.
  5. ^ Paul, William E. (1997). "Development of the English Bible: How Our English Versions Came Into Being" (PDF). Impact Publications.
  6. ^ a b Rhodes, Ron (2009). The Complete Guide to Bible Translations: How They Were Developed - Understanding Their Differences - Finding the Right One for You. Harvest House Publishers. ISBN 0-7369-2546-5.
  7. ^ "New American Standard Bible - Translators of the NASB".
  8. ^ "Translation Review Scholars". Archived from the original on 2011-01-16. ((cite web)): Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "New Living Translation: Discover The NLT - Meet The Scholars".
  10. ^ "Preface to the NET Bible First Edition". Archived from the original on 2012-01-05. ((cite web)): Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "DTS Faculty Involved in English Bible Translation".
  12. ^ a b c Wallace, Daniel B. "Harold W. Hoehner 1935- 2009" (PDF). Society of Biblical Literature.
  13. ^ Foster, Paul (August 2007). "Book of the Month: Herod Antipas - Ruler of Galilee". The Expository Times. 118 (11): 542–543. doi:10.1177/0014524607081075.
  14. ^ Foster, Paul (March 2009). "Book Review: Large-Scale Commentary on Ephesians". The Expository Times. 120 (6): 306–307. doi:10.1177/00145246091200061112.
  15. ^ Blomberg, Craig. "Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary". Denver Seminary.
  16. ^ Shkul, Minna A.I. (September 2004). "Book Review: Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary". Journal for the Study of the New Testament. 27 (1): 113. doi:10.1177/0142064X0402700109.
  17. ^ Hodges, Sam (February 12, 2009). "Harold Hoehner, renowned professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, dies at 74". The Dallas Morning News.
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