Daniel Kim

Dr. Daniel Kim is an Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology, where he also chairs the Talbot Chapel Department. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen, a Th.M. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, an M.Div. from Talbot, and a B.S. in Business from Biola. In addition to his full-time role at Talbot, he teaches at Biola’s Crowell School of Business and serves on the President's Administrative Council and Faculty Senate. His research focuses on Old Testament exegesis, Mesopotamian literature, and the Targumim. Dr. Kim emphasizes equipping future pastors through Hebrew language instruction and biblical interpretation, with a passion for integrating business professionals and vocational pastors in Kingdom work.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
  • Th.M., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
  • M.Div., Talbot School of Theology
  • B.S. in Business, Biola University

His research interests include the Historical Books of the Old Testament, methods of exegesis, and special studies in Mesopotamian and Israelite texts. He has contributed to publications like Rest in Mesopotamian and Israelite Literature (2019) and is currently working on projects like The Preacher’s Hebrew Companion to Jonah (under contract) and the NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Study Bible (2024). His work bridges ancient texts with contemporary pastoral and theological applications.

Dr. Kim’s academic presentations have explored topics such as the Genesis Flood narrative through Mesopotamian lenses and the concept of 'rest' in biblical and ANE literature. He actively engages with organizations like the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature.

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