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Dr. Harold R. Mosley

Dr. Harold R. Mosley

Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew

Office: Dodd 209
Office Phone: 504-282-4455, ext. 3251
Fax: --
E-Mail: hmosley@nobts.edu

Education

  • Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1992
  • M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989
  • B.B.A., Delta State University, 1984
  • Sabbatical study at Jerusalem University College and University of New Orleans, 2000-2001

Teaching Experience

  • Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, August 1993-Present
  • Supplementary Teaching Staff, Graduate Program of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, September 1991-July 1993
  • Contract Teacher, Undergraduate Program of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, August 1992-July 1993

Teaching Specializations

  • Old Testament, Hebrew, and Biblical Hermeneutics

Ministry Experience

  • Pastor, Christ Baptist Church, Harvey, LA: March 2007 - September 2019
  • Pastor, Airline Baptist Church, Metairie, LA: September 1998 - March 2006
  • Interim Pastor, Woodmere Baptist Church, Harvey, LA: November 1993 -April 1994
  • Pastor, Pontchartrain Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA: August 1988 - June 1992
  • Pastor (part-time), Blaine Baptist Church, Blaine, MS: August 1983 - June 1986
  • Pastor, Sunflower Baptist Church, Sunflower, MS: January 1982 - June 1986
  • Pastor, West Drew Baptist Church, Drew, MS: June 1978 - December 1981

Publications

Books Edited/Written
  • Joshua, in Explore the Bible: Adult Commentary (Winter 2016-17).
  • Biblical Hebrew Grammar Workbook. New Orleans, Insight Press, 2016.
  • Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah, in Explore the Bible: Adult Commentary (Winter 2014-15).
  • Bailey, D. Waylon, and John O. Strange. Biblical Hebrew Grammar, Revised by Harold R. Mosley. New Orleans: Insight Press, 2009.
Articles
  • "Memorial Stones," Biblical Illustrator, Spring 2016.
  • "The Suffering Servant in Isaiah," Biblical Illustrator, Spring 2015.
  • "Ezekiel: His Call and Message," Biblical Illustrator, Summer 2014.
  • "The House of Jeroboam," Biblical Illustrator, Winter 2012-13.
  • "Sheepfolds: Their Construction and Use," Biblical Illustrator, Winter 2011-12
  • "The Afterlife: An Egyptian View," Biblical Illustrator, Spring 2010.
  • "The Temple Treasury: Its History and Function," Biblical Illustrator, Fall 2009.
  • "Samuel: A Biography," Biblical Illustrator, Fall 2008.
  • "Mount Ararat," Biblical Illustrator, Winter 2007-08.
  • "Joseph: Ruler in Egypt," Biblical Illustrator, Spring 2007.
  • "Isaiah and Micah - A Study in Contrast and Comparison," Biblical Illustrator, Spring 2006.
  • "Zoar," Biblical Illustrator, Spring 2005.
  • "Isaiah," in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. 2003.
  • "Isaiah, Book of," in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 2003.
  • "Giants in the Land," Biblical Illustrator, Winter 2003-04.
  • "Mount Carmel," Biblical Illustrator, Spring 2003.
  • "In God's Image," Biblical Illustrator, Summer 2002.
  • "The Purpose and Life Situation of Hosea," Biblical Illustrator, Summer 2001.
  • "The Tribe of Judah: A History," Biblical Illustrator, Fall 2000.
  • Articles in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible: "Forest," "Jehohanan," "Jeroham," "Massa," "Meshullam," "Shecaniah," "Vale, Valley".
  • "Does It Pay To Be Good?" Biblical Illustrator, Summer, 1999.
  • "Egypt and the Asiatics" Biblical Illustrator, Fall 1998.
  • "May a Person Command God?" Biblical Illustrator, Summer 1997.
  • "Israel and the Nations," Biblical Illustrator, Spring 1996.
  • "The Oracles against the Nations," Theological Educator, Fall 1995.
Book Reviews
  • Kingdom of Priests, 2d. ed., by Eugene H. Merrill, reviewed in Biblical Illustrator, Winter 2008.
  • The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66, by John N. Oswalt, reviewed in Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (December 1999).
  • Holman Student Bible Dictionary, by Karen Dockrey, Johnnie Godwin, and Phyllis Godwin, reviewed in Theological Educator, Spring 1997.
  • Religion and Culture in Ancient Israel, by J. Andrew Dearman, reviewed in Theological Educator, Spring 1997.
  • Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, in New American Commentary, by Billy K. Smith and Frank S. Page, reviewed in Theological Educator, Fall 1996.
  • An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books, by David M. Howard, Jr., reviewed in Theological Educator, Spring 1996.
  • Daniel, in Hermeneia Commentary Series, by John J. Collins, reviewed in Theological Educator, Fall 1995.
  • A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries, by Douglas Stuart, reviewed in Theological Educator, Spring 1995.
  • Studies in Old Testament Theology, edited by Robert L. Hubbard, Jr., Robert K. Johnston, and Robert P. Meyer, reviewed in Theological Educator, Fall 1994.
  • Grace in the End: A Study in Deuteronomic Theology, by J. Gordon McConville, reviewed in Theological Educator, Spring 1994.
  • What Are the Targums?, by Pierre Grelot, reviewed in Theological Educator, Spring 1994.

Paper Presentations

  • "Saul's Direct Speech and the Narrator's Intent in 1 Samuel 9-10," presented at Evangelical Theological Society, Southwest Regional Meeting (March 2003).
  • "Jeremiah's Dependence on Isaiah: Common Images, Phrases, and Themes," presented at Evangelical Theological Society, Southwest Regional Meeting (March 1999).
  • "Righteousness in Three Contexts: Old Testament Covenant, 4QMMT, and Pauline Theology," presented at Evangelical Theological Society, Southwest Regional Meeting (March 1998).

Archaeological Excavations

  • Tel Gezer Archaeological Excavation: Season 2006.
  • Tel Gezer Water System Archaeological Excavation: Seasons 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016.

Travels

  • Austria
  • Canada
  • Czech Republic
  • Egypt
  • England
  • France
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jordan
  • Turkey
  • Yemen
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