B. J. Oropeza

B. J. Oropeza (Ph.D., Durham University, England) is Professor Emeritus of Biblical and Religious Studies at Azusa Pacific University. His many publications include the subjects of Pauline studies, theology, Intertextuality, gospel perspective on Paul, Corinthian epistles, socio-rhetorical criticism, and a 3-volume study on Apostasy in the New Testament Communities. He started the Intertextuality in the New Testament sessions at the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), is a member of the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (Society of New Testament Studies – SNTS), and on editorial boards for academic journals. Oropeza's current interests include Paul's letter to the Romans, the gospel of Paul, Pauline Theology including new and post-new perspectives on Paul, and Intertextual biblical interpretation. For his blog, visit Patheos "In Christ" under General Christian