- Fellow type
- UK Fellow
- Year elected
- 2007
- Sections
- Theology and Religious Studies
I have worked mainly on the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, writing on the canon, the theology of biblical books (especially the prophets), ethical ideas in the Bible, and the history and practice of biblical interpretation. My current research interests centre on the history and development of the Bible from ancient to modern times, and also on biblical translation in theory and practice. In addition I am continuing to pursue questions about biblical ethics.
Current Post
University of Oxford Emeritus Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture
Campion Hall, Oxford Senior Research Fellow
Past appointments
Oriel College, Oxford Oriel & Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture
1991 - 2014
University of Oxford Reader in Biblical Studies
1989 - 1991
University of Oxford University lecturer in Theology (Old Testament)
1974 - 1989
Merton College, Oxford Junior Research Fellow
1973 - 1974
Publications
How the New Testament was created
Professor John Barton FBA explores the four stages in the formation of the New Testament.
How the New Testament was created
3 Feb 2020 Revd Professor John Barton FBA
Professor John Barton FBA explores the four stages in the formation of the New Testament.
