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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 at Wheaton College, Illinois. He is also a special theologian for the Anglican Church in North America and works with a church in Chicago. He is known for his ideas about how people read and understand the Bible.
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About Esau McCaulley's Life
Early Education and Studies
Esau McCaulley started his college journey in 1998. He studied history at the University of the South. In 2002, he earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts.
He continued his education, focusing on religious studies. He earned a Master of Divinity degree in 2005. Later, between 2008 and 2012, he pursued another master's degree.
In 2017, he completed his highest degree. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in New Testament studies. He did this at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. A famous scholar named N.T. Wright was his supervisor.
Teaching and Writing Career
Since 2019, McCaulley has been a professor. He teaches about the New Testament at Wheaton College. He was also ordained, meaning he became a priest, in the Anglican Church in North America.
He is a well-known writer for several major publications. You can find his articles in Christianity Today. He also writes for The Washington Post and The New York Times.
Important Books and Ideas
McCaulley has written several important books. 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 Jesus is connected to ancient promises in the Bible.
His second book, Reading While Black, was published in 2020. In this book, he talks about "Black ecclesial interpretation." This means reading the Bible through the experiences of the African American community. He argues that a reader's background can help them ask new questions. These new questions can lead to fresh insights from the Bible.
Awards and Recognition
In 2020, McCaulley received a special honor. He got the "Emerging Public Intellectual Award." This award came from Redeemer University.
His book Reading While Black also won an award. It received the 2021 Christianity Today book award. It won in the "Beautiful Orthodoxy" category.
Family Life
Esau McCaulley is married to Mandy. She is a pediatrician, a doctor who cares for children. Mandy is also a reservist in the Navy. Together, they have four children.
Books by Esau McCaulley
- 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
