About David Wenham
Born 1945. David Wenham is a British writer, theologian, biblical scholar and christian minister.
David Wenham (born 1945) is a British theologian and Anglican clergyman, who is the author of several books on the New Testament.
Early life and education David Wenham was born in 1945, the son of theologian John Wenham. He studied theology at Pembroke College, Cambridge, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1967; as per tradition, his BA was later promoted to a Master of Arts (MA Cantab) degree. He undertook doctoral research under F. F. Bruce at the University of Manchester,
Personal life David is married to Clare and they have two adult sons.
Books Gospel Perspectives. London: Continuum International Publishing Group, 1984. The Parables of Jesus. Downers Grove: IVP, 1989. Paul: Follower of Jesus or Founder of Christianity?. Cambridge: Eerdmans, 1995. D. Wenham and S. Walton. Exploring the New Testament: A Guide to the Gospels & Acts. London: SPCK, 2001. Paul and Jesus: The True Story. London: SPCK, 2002. Did Paul Get Jesus Right? The Gospel According to Paul. Oxford: Lion, 2010. From Good News to Gospels: What Did the First Christians Say about Jesus? Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2018
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