Member of the Perkins faculty since 2002
abrahams@smu.edu
214.768.1888

Education
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center; B.A., University of Alabama

Teaching Specialties
Gospel of Luke, Gospel of Mark, 1 Thessalonians

Research Interests
African American biblical hermeneutics, Cultural Studies

Selected Publications
“Commentaries and Reflections on First and Second Thessalonians,” The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary (2000), Comfort One Another (1995); numerous articles on the Gospel of Luke, the Gospel of Mark, the Book of Acts, African American biblical hermeneutics, and Cultural Studies; co-editor, “Slavery, Text and Interpretation,” Semeia (1988);  presently finishing a co-authored Introduction to the New Testament (Westminster/John Knox Press) and a major work on African American biblical hermeneutics (Routledge Press).

Professional Distinctions
A New Testament editor for The New Interpreter's Annotated Study Bible; ordained minister, National Baptist Church USA Inc.