David Bivin inspired countless people to study what Jesus lived and taught.
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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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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.
The Genesis of What Did Jesus DO All Day?
A new eBook edition of Felicia Silcox’s What Did Jesus DO All Day? is now available from the JP Bookstore. Read about how this book first came into being.
Warning About Leavened Bread
How Jesus’ cryptic warning has given rise to an array of conflicting interpretations. What did Jesus actually intend?
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Making a Show
In Making a Show Jesus prioritizes social justice over personal piety.
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Who Invented Repentance?: A Lecture by Jacob Milgrom
A 2008 Lindsey Lecture by Jacob Milgrom with an introduction from David Bivin.
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