John T. Willis (1933–2023)
Author of The Living Word Commentary, Volume 1: The World and Literature of the Old Testament
About the Author
Works by John T. Willis
The Living Word Commentary, Volume 1: The World and Literature of the Old Testament (1979) 96 copies
The Message of Old Testament History: Samuel to Solomon (The Way of Life Series, No. 143) (1978) 27 copies
The Old Testament Wisdom Literature: Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon (Way of Life Series, 145) (1982) 21 copies
Worship and the Hebrew Bible Essays in H: Essays in Honor of John T. Willis (JSOT Supplement) (1999) — Honoree — 18 copies
Isaiah 2:2-5 and the Psalms of Zion 2 copies
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- Legal name
- Willis, John Thomas
- Other names
- Willis, John T.
- Birthdate
- 1933-11-21
- Date of death
- 2023-08-21
- Gender
- male
- Occupations
- professor
Minister, Church of Christ - Short biography
- He graduated from Abilene High School in 1951 and then attended Abilene Christian College, graduating with a degree in Greek in 1955 and then completing a Master's degree in Old Testament in 1956.
John began teaching at David Lipscomb College in the Fall, as well as preaching in Lebanon and then Nashville. While teaching and preaching, John pursued a PhD in Biblical and Related Studies at Vanderbilt University, graduating in 1966.
In 1971, the Willis family moved back to Abilene and ACC, where John continued his teaching career until he retired in 2017. John and Evelyn were very active in the work of the Highland Church of Christ for the past half-century. John served as an elder at Highland from 1975 until 2023
John has spent his life studying the Old Testament. A biblical scholar and professor previously at David Lipscomb College and Abilene Christian University for 46 years, he inspires in his students an enthusiasm for the Old Testament, which can often be overlooked or undervalued in biblical studies. Willis has written commentaries on Genesis, 1 & 2 Samuel, and Isaiah. - Birthplace
- Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA
- Place of death
- Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA
- Burial location
- Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA
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The MESSAGE of Old Testament History, 3 Volume Set, Willis, John T. (The Way of Life Series) by John T. Willis
Vol 1: Adam-Moses
Vol 2: Joshua-Ruth
Vol 3: Samuel -Solomon
Vol 2: Joshua-Ruth
Vol 3: Samuel -Solomon
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