Office: Administration Building, Room 456
Office hours: M/W 11:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; T/TH 10:00—10:45 a.m.; other times available by appointment in person or on Zoom
Th.D., Harvard University; M.A. Washington Theological Union; B.A., Merrimack College
My specialty is biblical studies with particular interest in the prophets and the gospels. While the Bible is an important source of ethical teachings for believers, there are also many aspects of ancient biblical ethics that are troublesome for modern readers. I enjoy the challenge of helping students to read biblical texts critically and to understand them in their historical, social, and literary contexts. Some of my other interests include appreciating how the great works of art interpret, rather than merely depict, biblical stories, and how the Lectionary (the book of biblical readings used in worship) interprets and reinterprets biblical texts in a liturgical setting.
What I Love About Emmanuel:
I love Emmanuel College! I am energized by the mission and charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, which focus on both education and social justice issues. I am inspired by the generosity of students who participate in so many forms of service. I enjoy working collaboratively and collegially with faculty, staff and administration. Emmanuel College is a great fit for me personally and a force for good in our Boston community.
Introduction to the Prophets: Their Stories, Sayings, and Scrolls
Second (Revised) Edition. Paulist Press, 2017
Introduction to the Prophets: Their Stories, Sayings, and Scrolls
Paulist Press, 2007
Yahweh Is Exalted in Justice: Solidarity and Conflict in Isaiah
Fortress Press, 2001
Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities
Nine volumes. Author with Joyce Ann Zimmerman, Thomas A. Greisen, and Kathleen Harmon.
Recent Articles and Reviews
I am presently working on two projects focused on the book of the Prophet known as "Second Isaiah" (Isa 40-55). The first project examines how the Prophet creatively transformed the presentation of God as the Divine Warrior. In ancient traditions, God arose as a Warrior who battled Israel's enemies militarily; Second Isaiah presents God battling social injustice with weapons more suited to an ethical struggle. The second project examines how Second Isaiah uses flora and fauna as images of restoration, salvation, and re-creation.
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