David Moessner

David Moessner, Ph.D., holds the A.A. Bradford Chair and serves as Professor of Religion at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. His expertise spans biblical studies, early Christianity, and Jewish-Christian relations.

Education:

• AB, Princeton University (1971)
• M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary (1975)
• BA & MA, University of Oxford (1976, 1980)
• Dr.Theol., University of Basel (1983)

Research Focus: Moessner investigates Hellenistic narrative epistemology, the use of Scripture in early Judaism and the New Testament, and Jewish-Christian interactions in the Greco-Roman world. His work emphasizes Luke-Acts' role in interpreting Israel's legacy and biblical theology's contemporary relevance.

Teaching: Courses include Fourth Semester College Greek, Jesus and the Gospels, and biblical interpretation methodologies.

Recent Work: Key publications (2015–2016) explore Lukan historiography, redemption theology, and Pauline legacy in Luke-Acts. His scholarship bridges textual analysis with historical context, particularly addressing Jewish-Christian dialogue in early religious thought.