Research Profile

Prof. Johnson’s research interests include Greco-Roman contexts of early Christianity (particularly moral discourse), Luke-Acts, the Pastoral Letters, and the Letter of James.

Teaching Profile

The Theology of Paul; Sexuality in the Bible.

Selected Publications

“Sharing Possessions: What Faith Demands, 2nd ed.” (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2010)

“Among the Gentiles: Greco-Roman Religion and Christianity” (Yale University Press, 2009)

Hebrews: A Commentary (Westminster John Knox Press 2006)

Brother of Jesus: Friend of God (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2004)

The First and Second Letters to Timothy (Yale Universtiy Press 2001)

Living Jesus: Learning the Heart of the Gospels (Harper One, 1999)

Reading Romans: A Literary and Theological Commentary (Crossroads Press, 1997)

A Commentary on the Gospel of Luke (Liturgical Press, 1991)

The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation (Augsburg Fortress, 1988)

Contact

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Email: ljohn01@emory.edu
Homepage: http://www.candler.emory.edu/faculty/faculty-bios/johnson.cfm