David T. Lamb, DPhil
Chief Academic Office, Dean of Faculty, Allan A. MacRae Professor of Old Testament
Biography
Dr. Lamb has extensive teaching experience, including cross-cultural projects in Nigeria, Mexico, Kazakhstan, and Russia. In July 2016, his co-authored textbook came out: The Historical Writings: Introducing Israel’s Historical Literature (Fortress). He addressed the topic of confusing sexual behavior in the Bible in Prostitutes and Polygamists: A Look at Love, Old Testament Style (Zondervan, 2015). In God Behaving Badly: Is the God of the Old Testament Angry, Sexist and Racist? (InterVarsity Press, 2011), he examined problematic passages where God seems to behave badly. His first book was his dissertation: Righteous Jehu and His Evil Heirs (Oxford University Press, 2007). He is currently working on a commentary on 1, 2 Kings (Zondervan). Dr. Lamb worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship from 1986-1999, serving as campus staff, team leader, and area director.
Old Testament in modern church
Education
BA, Economics, Stanford University
MSc, Industrial Engineering, Stanford University
MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary
MPhil, Theology (Old Testament), University of Oxford
DPhil, Theology (Old Testament), University of Oxford
Areas of Expertise
The Israelite Monarchy
The Books of Samuel, Kings, and Genesis
Problematic Portrayals of God in the Old Testament
On the Web
Sermon at Christ Community Church – Why is the Bible So Violent
Visit David’s Blog at www.davidtlamb.com
Follow David on Twitter: www.twitter.com/DavidTLamb
Selected Publications
The Story of God Bible Commentary (1–2 Kings)(Zondervan Academic)
Interview in ëŞ©íšŚě™€ě‹ í•™ (Ministry & Theology), December 2017.
Co-author with Mark Leuchter, The Historical Writings: Introducing Israel’s Historical Literature (Fortress, 2016).
Prostitutes and Polygamists: A Look at Love, Old Testament Style (Zondervan, 2015).
God Behaving Badly: Is the God of the Old Testament Angry, Sexist and Racist? (InterVarsity Press, 2011)/
Righteous Jehu and His Evil Heirs: The Deuteronomist’s Negative Perspective on Dynastic Succession Oxford Theological Monographs (Oxford University Press, 2007).
Contributed 12 articles for the Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary.
Post from David
Dr. Lamb on Hezekiah
A couple of years ago I was invited by the two editors to participate in this two-part series of character studies in Samuel and Kings.
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The Blessing of Numbers
Don’t you feel bad for the book of Numbers? Seriously, the fourth book of the Bible gets no respect. I think the primary reason the book gets ignored is its name.
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Confessing Sexual Sin: Psalm 51
“When a pastor commits a sexual sin does he need to confess it to the entire church?” This question was asked during my Psalms class last week as we were discussing Psalm 51.
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