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Per Jarle Bekken is a Professor at Nord University, specializing in the KRLE subject (Religious Education) within the primary school teacher training program in Levanger. He holds a Doctor of Arts degree from NTNU (1998) and has extensive teaching experience across all academic levels at Nord University, particularly in PEL and KRLE subjects related to teacher education. His research focuses on early Christianity's interaction with its Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts in antiquity, emphasizing Pauline theology, Jewish-Christian dialogue, and ancient religious texts. He has authored three major monographs and numerous articles in prestigious international journals, such as The Studia Philonica Annual and Brill Academic Publishers. Bekken has conducted research abroad in the USA and England and is a member of several international research networks. His work often explores themes like Paul’s use of Jewish scripture, Philo of Alexandria’s relevance to New Testament studies, and the legal and eschatological motifs in early Christian texts. He has also contributed to educational policy and teacher training program development.
- Education: PhD in Arts from NTNU (1998)
- Overseas Experience: USA and England
- International Networks: Multiple research collaborations
His research interests span early Christianity’s engagement with Jewish law and Greco-Roman culture, Pauline epistles, and the hermeneutical methods of Philo of Alexandria. Recent work includes analyzing Paul’s negotiation of Abraham’s covenant in Galatians and Romans through Jewish exegesis frameworks. He frequently examines how early Christian theology emerged from and interacted with its ancient religious and cultural milieus.
His publications reflect a deep engagement with biblical interpretation, ancient religious texts, and the intersection of theology with historical context. He has also addressed modern theological debates, such as the interpretation of biblical ethics on contemporary issues like homosexuality.
