Ten biblical scholars from nine colleges and seminaries and a variety of denominations provide oversight for the Christian Standard Bible, keeping the text up-to-date with current biblical scholarship and ensuring clarity for a modern audience.

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Thomas R. SchreinerCo-chair

  • Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Biblical Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Ph.D. in New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary
  • Th.M. in Biblical Studies, Western Seminary
  • M.Div., Western Seminary
  • Denominational Affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention
  • Dr. Schreiner’s many publications include Romans in the Baker Exegetical Commentary Series (Baker), Believer’s Baptism: The Covenant Sign of the New Age in Christ (B&H), and New Testament Theology: Magnifying God in Christ (Baker)
  • http://www.sbts.edu/academics/faculty/thomas-r-schreiner/

David Allen CO-CHAIR

  • Dean and Distinguished Professor of Preaching, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Ph.D. in Humanities, University of Texas at Arlington
  • M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Denominational Affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention
  • Author of numerous books and articles, including 1-3 John in the Preach the Word Commentary Series (Crossway) and Hebrews in the New American Commentary (B&H)
  • http://swbts.edu/academics/faculty/preaching/david-allen

Dorian G. Coover-Cox

  • Associate Professor in Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
  • Ph.D. in Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
  • Th.M. in Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
  • M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary
  • Denominational Affiliation: Non-Denominational
  • Contributing Editor for The NET Bible, author of the study notes to Exodus for the HCSB Study Bible, Associate Editor for Bibliotheca Sacra
  • http://www.dts.edu/about/faculty/dcoover-cox/

Andrew Das

  • Professor of Religious Studies and Assistant Dean of the Faculty, Elmhurst College
  • Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, Union Theological Seminary
  • S.T.M in New Testament, Yale University
  • M.Div. in Exegetical and Systematic Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary
  • Denominational Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Synod
  • Author of numerous books and articles, including Solving the Romans Debate (Fortress Press), Paul and the Jews(Hendrickson), and Galatians in the Concordia Commentary Series (Concordia)
  • http://public.elmhurst.edu/religiousstudies/1316377.html#das

Iain M. Duguid

  • Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary
  • Ph.D. in Old Testament, University of Cambridge
  • M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary
  • Denominational Affiliation: Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
  • Author of many books and articles, including Ezekiel in the NIV Application Commentary Series (Zondervan), Ruth, Esther in the Reformed Expository Commentary Series (P&R), and Numbers in the Preach the Word Commentary Series (Crossway)
  • http://faculty.wts.edu/faculty/duguid/

Darian R. Lockett

  • Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, Talbot School of Theology
  • Ph.D. in New Testament, University of St. Andrews
  • M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Denominational Affiliation: Presbyterian Church in America
  • Publications include Purity and Worldview in the Epistle of James (T&T Clark), and Types of Biblical Theology (forthcoming, Zondervan)
  • http://faculty.biola.edu/darian_lockett/

Brian Steven Rosner

  • Principal, Ridley Melbourne
  • Ph.D. in Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge
  • Th.M. in Semitics and OT Studies; NT Literature and Exegesis, Dallas Theological Seminary
  • Denominational Affiliation: Anglican
  • Author and editor of dozens of books and articles, including 1 Corinthians in the Pillar New Testament Commentary Series (Eerdmans), and Paul, Scripture and Ethics: A Study of 1 Corinthians 5-7 (Baker)
  • http://www.ridley.edu.au/about-ridley/faculty/brian-rosner-/

Andrew Erwin Steinmann

  • Distinguished Professor of Theology and Hebrew, Concordia University
  • Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan
  • M.Div. in Biblical Studies, Concordia Theological Seminary
  • Denominational Affiliation: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
  • Author of dozens of books and articles, including Ezra and Nehemiah in the Concordia Commentary Series (Concordia), and From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology(Concordia)
  • http://www.cuchicago.edu/faculty/theology-and-languages/andrew-steinmann/

Michael CardStylist

  • Award-winning author and musician
  • Two honorary doctorates (music, Christian Ed.)
  • Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies, Western Kentucky University
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, Western Kentucky University
  • Denominational Affiliation: Non-Denominational
  • Author of 24 books
  • Composer of 31 albums
  • http://www.michaelcard.com/#/welcome

Andy McLeanBible PublisherDirector for Bibles and Reference

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Theology, University of Aberdeen
  • Th.M. in Philosophy of Religion, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • M.A. in Christian Apologetics, Biola University
  • M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Denominational Affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention