J. Thomas Hewitt

Dr. J. Thomas Hewitt is a Lecturer in New Testament and Christian Origins at the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. He holds a BS in Psychology and Music, an MDiv, an MLitt in Scripture & Theology, and a PhD in New Testament & Christian Origins.
Responsibilities include editorial board membership for the Journal of Biblical Literature, and peer-review roles for the Journal for the Study of the New Testament and Journal of Theological Studies. He co-chairs the Ancient Judaism and Christianity seminar under the British New Testament Society, and is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and Enoch Seminar.

Research interests focus on New Testament interpretation, early Christian origins, and intersections between Second Temple Judaism and emerging Christian thought. His work bridges textual analysis with historical context, emphasizing formative theological developments.

No specific publications are listed here, though his academic activities suggest engagement with biblical scholarship. No scientific awards are noted in the provided data. Teaching and PhD supervision form part of his role, though specific advisees are not detailed. He actively contributes to academic networks via editorial and organizational roles in biblical studies.