John Walton
Author, BioLogos Advisory Council
John Walton is a professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Illinois and an editor and writer of Old Testament comparative studies and commentaries. Throughout his research, Walton has focused his attention on comparing the culture and literature of the Bible and the ancient Near East. He has published dozens of books, articles and translations, both as writer and editor, including his book, The Lost World of Genesis One.
Does the Bible Contain Errors?
I am often asked some version of this question by Christians who wish to know if I share their belief in the truthfulness of Scripture. This is an important belief held by nearly all Christians, and for good reasons.
“Natural” and “Supernatural” are Modern Categories, Not Biblical Ones
When we make distinctions between natural and supernatural activity in Scripture, not only do we push our modern categories into the Bible, but we also limit God’s action.
- By Brad Kramer,
- John Walton
- and Tremper Longman
The Genesis Flood Through Ancient Eyes: An Interview with John Walton and Tremper Longman
Readers of Walton and Longman's new book are challenged to radically re-examine their presuppositions around what the Flood is really about.
How Did the World Begin?
John Walton asks us to consider a theatre production and all its components and apply the same ideas when we interpret Genesis.
Coronavirus & the Book of Job: A Podcast Recording with John Walton
Language of God host, Jim Stump, interviews Bible scholar John Walton about the book of Job, and the insight it can bring to us in the times of the pandemic.
Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins
This beautiful textbook by five Wheaton College professors explores mainstream scientific theories of origins in astronomy, cosmology, chemistry, geology, biology, physical anthropology, and genetics, giving a detailed picture of the sciences of origins along with how they fit into the story of God's creative and redemptive action.
Does the Bible Contain Errors?
I am often asked some version of this question by Christians who wish to know if I share their belief in the truthfulness of Scripture. This is an important belief held by nearly all Christians, and for good reasons.
“Natural” and “Supernatural” are Modern Categories, Not Biblical Ones
When we make distinctions between natural and supernatural activity in Scripture, not only do we push our modern categories into the Bible, but we also limit God’s action.
- By Brad Kramer,
- John Walton
- and Tremper Longman
The Genesis Flood Through Ancient Eyes: An Interview with John Walton and Tremper Longman
Readers of Walton and Longman's new book are challenged to radically re-examine their presuppositions around what the Flood is really about.
How Did the World Begin?
John Walton asks us to consider a theatre production and all its components and apply the same ideas when we interpret Genesis.
Coronavirus & the Book of Job: A Podcast Recording with John Walton
Language of God host, Jim Stump, interviews Bible scholar John Walton about the book of Job, and the insight it can bring to us in the times of the pandemic.
Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins
This beautiful textbook by five Wheaton College professors explores mainstream scientific theories of origins in astronomy, cosmology, chemistry, geology, biology, physical anthropology, and genetics, giving a detailed picture of the sciences of origins along with how they fit into the story of God's creative and redemptive action.
Does the Bible Contain Errors?
I am often asked some version of this question by Christians who wish to know if I share their belief in the truthfulness of Scripture. This is an important belief held by nearly all Christians, and for good reasons.
“Natural” and “Supernatural” are Modern Categories, Not Biblical Ones
When we make distinctions between natural and supernatural activity in Scripture, not only do we push our modern categories into the Bible, but we also limit God’s action.
- By Brad Kramer,
- John Walton
- and Tremper Longman
The Genesis Flood Through Ancient Eyes: An Interview with John Walton and Tremper Longman
Readers of Walton and Longman's new book are challenged to radically re-examine their presuppositions around what the Flood is really about.