Anthony J. Tomasino

Dr. Anthony Tomasino (Ph.D., University of Chicago) has taught courses at the University of Chicago, Asbury Theological Seminary, and at Bethel College, IN. A native Michigander, he stubbornly continues to reside in his home state. Tomasino received his B.A. in 1983 from the University of Michigan, a Master of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary,

and a Ph.D. at the University of Chicago (1995). There, he focused on Hebrew Bible and the history and literature of Second Temple Judaism (515 B.C.- A.D. 70). He also worked with a team of scholars that produced the first “unauthorized” translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Tomasino has written several books, including Written Upon the Heart: The Ten Commandments for Today’s Christian; Judaism before Jesus: The Events and Ideas that Shaped the New Testament World; Zondervan Bible Background Commentary: Esther; The World of Jesus; and the Evangelical Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Esther. He also has published numerous articles in theological dictionaries and academic journals. In addition to his college teaching, Tomasino has served as a pastor of churches in Chicago and Michigan. His pastoral background and flair for storytelling often informs his writing and speaking projects.

Tomasino often speaks at retreats, special seminars, and training sessions. When he isn’t teaching, preaching, or writing, he entertains himself and his family by playing the piano, guitar, or trumpet. He enjoys singing various styles of music, and occasionally subjects audiences to his own compositions. He is married to Cordelia, who holds a Ph.D. in biology (University of Chicago). They have three children.