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Esau McCaulley
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| Born | 1979 (age 45–46) | ||||||
| Nationality | American | ||||||
| Spouse(s) | Mandy | ||||||
| Children | 4 | ||||||
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Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance (2019); Reading While Black (2020); How Far to the Promised Land (2023) | ||||||
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| Thesis | Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance: Davidic Messianism and Paul’s Worldwide Interpretation of the Abrahamic Land Promise in Galatians (2017) | ||||||
| Doctoral advisor | N. T. Wright | ||||||
Esau McCaulley, born in 1979, is an American scholar who studies the Bible. He teaches about the New Testament (the second part of the Christian Bible) at Wheaton College, Illinois. He also serves as a special theologian for the Anglican church. He works with a historic Black church in Chicago.
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About Esau McCaulley
Esau McCaulley is known for his work as a biblical scholar. This means he deeply studies the Bible. He is also a professor, teaching students about the New Testament. He helps people understand how the Bible connects to everyday life.
His Education Journey
McCaulley started his college journey in 1998. He studied history at the University of the South. He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts, in 2002.
Later, he continued his studies in theology. He received a Master of Divinity degree in 2005. He also earned a Master of Sacred Theology degree between 2008 and 2012. In 2017, he completed his highest degree, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). He earned this degree from the University of St Andrews in Scotland. His main teacher for his Ph.D. was N.T. Wright, a famous New Testament scholar.
His Work and Writings
Since 2019, McCaulley has been a professor at Wheaton College. He teaches about the New Testament there. He is also an ordained minister in the Anglican Church in North America.
He writes for several well-known publications. These include Christianity Today, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. His articles often discuss faith, culture, and society.
His first book, Sharing in the Son's Inheritance, came out in 2019. It is based on his Ph.D. research. This book looks at the Bible's book of Galatians. It explores how Paul's ideas about Jesus connect to the promise of land given to Abraham.
His second book, Reading While Black, was published in 2020. In this book, he talks about "Black ecclesial interpretation" of the Bible. This means understanding the Bible through the experiences of the African American community. He explains that a reader's background can help them ask new questions about the Bible. These new questions can lead to fresh insights and understandings.
In 2020, McCaulley received an award for being an "Emerging Public Intellectual." This award recognized his growing influence in public discussions. His book Reading While Black also won a book award in 2021 from Christianity Today.
His Family Life
Esau McCaulley is married to Mandy. She is a pediatrician, which means she is a doctor for children. She also serves in the US Navy Reserve. Together, Esau and Mandy have four children.
Books He Has Written
- Josey Johnson's Hair and the Holy Spirit. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Kids, 2022. ISBN: 978-1-5140-0357-2
- Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2020. ISBN: 978-0-83085487-5
- Sharing in the Son's Inheritance: Davidic Messianism and Paul's Worldwide Interpretation of the Abrahamic Land Promise in Galatians. London, UK: T & T Clark, 2019. ISBN: 978-0-56768592-6
