Jeannine K. Brown: A Biography of Scholarship in Biblical Studies
Jeannine K. Brown is a distinguished scholar and educator with a profound impact on the fields of New Testament studies, hermeneutics, and interdisciplinary integration. With 25 years of teaching experience at Bethel Seminary, Dr. Brown has dedicated her career to exploring the depths of biblical texts and fostering a holistic understanding of Christian theology.
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Academic Background and Affiliations
Dr. Brown holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin. She is a member of the NIV translation team and an editor for the NIV Study Bible, revised edition (2020).
Teaching and Research Focus
Dr. Brown teaches in the areas of New Testament, Greek, hermeneutics, and integration. M.A. Dr. Brown has focused much of her research and writing on the Gospels, hermeneutics, and interdisciplinary integration. Jeannine thoroughly enjoys teaching in churches and ministries on the topics of Bible interpretation and the New Testament.
Her publications reflect her commitment to these areas, offering valuable insights into biblical interpretation and the integration of faith and learning.
Published Works
Dr. Brown's extensive body of work includes books, commentaries, journal articles, and book essays. 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). 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).
Key Publications Include:
- Scripture as Communication: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics
- The Gospels as Stories: Narrative Approaches to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
- Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology: Theory, Research, and Practice (With Steve Sandage)
- Becoming Whole and Holy: An Integrative Conversation about Christian Formation (With Carla M. Dahl and Wyndy Corbin Reuschling)
Commentaries:
- Philippians. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries.
- Matthew. Two Horizons Commentary on the New Testament. (With Kyle Roberts)
- Matthew. Teach the Text Commentary Series.
Contributions to Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Dr. Brown has also made significant contributions to various dictionaries and encyclopedias related to biblical studies and theology.
- Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. 2d ed. Edited by Joel B. Green, Nicholas Perrin, Jeannine K. Brown.
- "Matthew" in The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary. Rev. ed. Edited by Andrew E. Hill and Gary M. Burge.
- “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.
- "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.
- "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.
- "Chronology and the New Testament." In Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible. Edited by Kevin Vanhoozer.
Journal Articles and Book Essays
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.
Examples include:
- "Exodus in Matthew's Gospel." In Exodus in the New Testament, 31-47. Edited by Seth M. Ehorn. With Kazuhiko Yamazaki-Ransom.
- “The Gospels: Reading for Story.” The Cambridge Companion to the Bible and Literature, 131-148. Edited by Calum Carmichael.
- “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.
Presentations and Lectures
Dr. Brown is a sought-after speaker and has presented numerous papers and lectures at academic conferences and institutions.
- “Interpreting Gentile Women in Matthew.” Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Christian Theology and the Bible/Matthew Joint Session. Held Online.
- Response to Papers on Textual Criticism. Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, New Testament Textual Criticism Program Unit. Hold Online.
- “Hearing the Gospel of the Kingdom.” Scripture and Church Seminar. Institute of Biblical Research Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
- “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.
These presentations cover a wide range of topics, reflecting her expertise in biblical interpretation, theology, and interdisciplinary studies.
Contributions to Music Theory
Jenine Brown is also Associate Professor of Music Theory and Coordinator of Ear Training at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Her research can be read in Music Theory Spectrum, Music Perception, the Journal of New Music Research, the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy, Engaging Students, and Empirical Musicology Review, among others. Brown currently serves as President of the Music Theory Society of the Mid-Atlantic and is Associate Editor of Music Theory Online. She received a Ph.D.
Table of Selected Publications by Jeannine K. Brown
| Title | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Scripture as Communication | 2021, 2007 | Book |
| The Gospels as Stories | 2020 | Book |
| Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology | 2018 | Book |
| Becoming Whole and Holy | 2011 | Book |
| Philippians. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. | N/A | Commentary |
| Matthew. Two Horizons Commentary on the New Testament | N/A | Commentary |