Edmon L. Gallagher
Professor of Christian Scripture
Dr. Gallagher’s research focuses on the reception of the Bible among ancient Jews and Christians. At HCU, he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Greek, Scripture, and theology. He serves as the associate minister at the Sherrod Ave. Church of Christ. He has been a campaign leader for HCU and he frequently teaches in the Philippines and Haiti. He and his wife, Jodi, have six children.
Education
Ph.D. (2010), M.Phil. (2007), Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
M.A. (2002), B.A. (2001), Freed-Hardeman University
Recent Books
The Translation of the Seventy: History, Reception, and Contemporary Use of the Septuagint. Abilene, TX: ACU Press, 2021.
The Christian Life: Chapters for Bible Teachers. Florence, AL: HCU Press, 2021.
Jesus the Christ: Chapters for Bible Teachers. Florence, AL: HCU Press, 2021.
The Sermon on the Mount: Explorations in Christian Practice. Cypress Bible Study Series. Florence, AL: HCU Press, 2021.
The Book of Exodus: Explorations in Christian Theology. Cypress Bible Study Series. Florence, AL: HCU Press. 2020.
(with John D. Meade) The Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity: Texts and Analysis. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017.
