William E. Hull is research professor at Samford University and theologian in residence at Mountain Brook Baptist Church, both in the suburbs of his birthplace, Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to these positions, Hull pursued dual careers in the church and the academy. Pastor of four congregations for twenty years, he has preached continuously in a wide variety of denominational and ecumenical settings. A professor of New Testament Interpretation for twenty years, he also served as provost at Samford University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The author of twelve books and contributor to...