David Bivin made important contributions to the art of accurate translations of Scripture.
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Clifton Payne: My Tribute to David Bivin
David Bivin inspired countless people to study what Jesus lived and taught.
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Recollections and Memories of David Bivin from the Lindsey Family
Members of Robert Lindsey’s family recall fond memories of David Bivin.
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The “Jerusalem School” Revolution: Current Status and Perspectives
A central value David Bivin promoted on Jerusalem Perspective is the struggle against historical distortions of Jesus that, throughout the ages, fostered anti-Semitism and anti-Judaism in Christian research.
Greek, Granola, and a Baseball Cap: Remembering David Bivin
I have always appreciated David’s ability to be consistent in what he did, whether in scholarship, health, or friendship.
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In Their Own Words: David and Josa Bivin
As we take time to remember David Bivin, it seemed only fitting to listen to David and Josa tell their own story.
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Faith in the Academic Jungle: David Bivin In Memoriam
David Bivin was a mainstay of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research, a joint enterprise of Christian and Jewish scholars sojourning in Jerusalem.
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A 63-Year Friendship with David Bivin
It has been my privilege to partner with David, and others of the students of Robert Lindsey, to fight for confidence and trust in the New Testament testimonies to the reality of Jesus.
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Remembering David Bivin: His Scholarship, Faithfulness, and Acts of Loving Kindness
David Bivin, JP’s founder and longtime editor, died on July 14, 2026. We remember his good deeds, his contributions to a clearer understanding the sayings and actions of Jesus, and the many lives he touched.
Bible Versus Scriptures: Part 7—A Neighborly Approach to the Scriptures
The final part in JP’s series on the nature of the Scriptures.
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