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Michael Graves serves as Professor of Old Testament and holds the Carl and Hudson T. Armerding Chair of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College in Illinois. He earned his Ph.D. from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion and has established himself as a significant scholar in the field of biblical interpretation.
His research focuses on Jerome and the Latin Bible, along with the intertwined history of how Christians, Jews, and Muslims have engaged the biblical tradition. Graves specializes in patristic literature, biblical hermeneutics, and the historical development of scriptural interpretation across religious traditions, with particular attention to how early church fathers approached biblical texts.
His scholarly publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory examining how scriptural interpretation has evolved across religious traditions, with emphasis on Jerome's contributions to biblical scholarship and the complex interplay between Jewish, Christian, and Muslim approaches to scriptural understanding throughout history.
Graves has received recognition through his appointment to a distinguished named chair position at Wheaton College, reflecting his standing in the academic community. His scholarly contributions have been published by leading academic presses including SBL Press, Baker Academic, Fortress Press, and Brill.
As a faculty member at Wheaton College, Professor Graves contributes to theological education with a focus on historical approaches to biblical interpretation and the cross-pollination of interpretive methods across religious traditions. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary approaches to understanding the Bible's reception history.
