Fredrick J. Long

Fredrick J. Long serves as Professor of New Testament and Director of Greek Instruction at Asbury Theological Seminary. His academic career spans decades of teaching and research focused on the linguistic and cultural contexts of the New Testament.

Dr. Long's educational background includes a B.S. from the University of Illinois (1988), M.Div. specializing in Biblical Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary (1992), M.A. in Classical Greco-Roman Literature from the University of Kentucky (1995), and Ph.D. in Religious Studies specializing in Biblical Theology from Marquette University (1999).

His research interests encompass New Testament Background, Literature and Exegesis, Classical and Biblical Greek, Pauline Epistles, Text Linguistics and Translation, Ancient Rhetoric and Political Theory, Greco-Roman Society and Culture, and Moral Formation in Scripture. Dr. Long's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on bridging linguistic analysis with historical context to illuminate biblical texts.

His publication history reveals a progression from foundational grammatical works to increasingly sophisticated analyses of discourse pragmatics and political contexts within early Christian literature. Recent publications show particular emphasis on visual and practical approaches to biblical language learning, alongside deep engagement with Greco-Roman political theory as it relates to New Testament interpretation.

Dr. Long maintains active scholarly engagement through presentations at the Society of Biblical Literature annual meetings and international conferences in Canada, Germany, and Holland. He serves as founding co-editor of The Journal of Inductive Biblical Studies and series editor for multiple academic publication series through GlossaHouse. Additionally, he co-produces the "PROVEText: Exploring Scripture" podcast, demonstrating commitment to making biblical scholarship accessible beyond academic circles.

His translation work includes contributions to the Lexham Greek-English Septuagint Interlinear, Common English Bible, and GlossaHouse Illustrated Greek-English New Testament series, reflecting practical application of his linguistic expertise.