Michael Giffin writes books, essays, and reviews. He obtained a BTh from the Sydney College of Divinity, a BA and an MLitt from the University of New England, and a PhD from the University of Western Australia. His research interests include Literature and Religion, Christian and Jewish Relations, Franciscan Studies, and Hawaiian History. He is an Anglican (Episcopalian) priest and a professed member of the Society of Saint Francis (Third Order). He was born and raised in Honolulu, lives in Sydney, and holds both United States and Australian citizenship.