Member of the Perkins faculty since 2001
rnelson@smu.edu
214.768.2349

Education
Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, 1973; M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 1970; B.A., Capital University, 1966

Teaching Specialties
Old Testament interpretation, biblical theology

Research Interests
Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic Historian, sacrifice and priesthood

Selected Publications
First and Second Kings (Atlanta: John Knox, 1987); Raising Up a Faithful Priest (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1993); Joshua: A Commentary (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1997); The Historical Books (Nashville: Abingdon, 1998); Deuteronomy: A Commentary (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2002)

Professional Distinctions
Pastor, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America