Leon Morris Explained
Leon Lamb Morris (15 March 1914 – 24 July 2006) was an Australian New Testament scholar and theologian.
Born in Lithgow, New South Wales, Morris was ordained to the Anglican ministry in 1938. He earned Bachelor of Divinity (with first class honors) in 1943 and Master of Theology, both from University of London external system.[1] He later received his PhD at the University of Cambridge in England on the subject which became his first major book, The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross. He served as warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge (1960–64); principal of Ridley College in Melbourne (1964–1979), Australia (where they have named a library in his honour); and Visiting Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
He published several theological works and commentaries on the Bible, notable among which are The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross, The Atonement: Its Meaning and Significance, New Testament Theology, and The Gospel According to John (part of the New International Commentary on the New Testament series), The Gospel According to Matthew (IVP / Eerdmans, 1992), The Epistle to the Romans (IVP / Eerdmans, 1988), and The Book of Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary (Rev. ed., IVP / Eerdmans, 1987).
In 1974, a festschrift was published in his honour. Reconciliation and Hope: New Testament essays presented to L. L. Morris included contributions from John Painter, E. Earle Ellis, Herman N. Ridderbos, Günther Bornkamm, Ralph P. Martin, James D. G. Dunn, Richard N. Longenecker, D. W. B. Robinson, G. R. Beasley-Murray and George Eldon Ladd.
Selected works
Books
- Book: Morris, Leon . The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1955 . 1546602.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . The Epistles of Paul to the Thessalonians: an introduction and commentary . registration . . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1956 . 978-0-802-82187-4 . 690992.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: an introduction and commentary . Tyndale New Testament Commentaries . 7 . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1958 . 978-0-802-81406-7 . 5029950.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . The First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians: the English text with introduction, exposition, and notes . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1959 . 978-0-851-11882-6 . 10912433.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . The Cross in the New Testament . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1965 . 978-0-802-83199-6 . 384566.
- Book: Morris . Leon . 3 . Cundall . Arthur E. . Arthur E. Cundall . Judges and Ruth: An Introduction and Survey. . 7 . Downers Grove, IL . Intervarsity Press. 1968. 978-0-877-84896-7.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . Studies in the fourth Gospel . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1969 . 21321.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . Revelation: an introduction and commentary . . 20 . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1969 . 978-0-851-11889-5 . 14932834.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . The Gospel according to John: the English text with introduction, exposition and notes . . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1971 . 978-0-802-82296-3 . 200933.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . Apocalyptic . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1972 . 978-0-802-81455-5 . 402448.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . Luke: an introduction and commentary . Tyndale New Testament Commentaries . 3 . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1974 . 978-0-802-82253-6 . 1051946.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . I Believe in Revelation . I Believe... . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1976 . 978-0-802-81637-5 . 1991295.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . Testaments of Love: a study of love in the Bible . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1981 . 978-0-802-81874-4 . 7277296 . registration .
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . New Testament Theology . Grand Rapids, MI . Academie Books . 1985 . 978-0-310-45570-7 . 12976111 . registration .
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . The Epistle to the Romans . . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1987 . 978-0-802-83636-6 . 16901277.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . Jesus is the Christ: Studies in the Theology of John . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1989 . 978-0-802-80452-5. 19267493.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . Carson . D. A. . D. A. Carson . Moo . Douglas J. . Douglas J. Moo . An Introduction to the New Testament . Grand Rapids, MI . Zondervan . 1991 . 978-0-310-51940-9 . 24218222.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . The Gospel according to Matthew . . Grand Rapids, MI . Eerdmans . 1992 . 978-0-802-83696-0 . 25787283.
- Book: Morris, Leon . 3 . Galatians Paul's Charter of Christian Freedom . Downers Grove, IL . Intervarsity Press . 1996 . 978-0-8308-1420-6.
Articles
- Morris . Leon . 3 . Justification by Faith: The Old Testament and Rabbinic Anticipation . . 24 . 1 . Jan 1952 . 24–36 .
- Morris . Leon . 3 . The Biblical Use of the Term 'Blood' . . New Series . 3 . October 1952 . 2 . 216–227 . 10.1093/jts/III.2.216 .
- Morris . Leon . 3 . The Biblical Idea of Atonement . . 2. 3–4 . Sep 1952 . 83–95 .
- Morris . Leon . 3 . The Idea of Redemption in the Old Testament . . 11 . October 1952 . 94–102 .
- Morris . Leon . 3 . The Passover in Biblical Literature . Australian Biblical Review . 4 . 1955 . 59–76 . covers 1954/55
Bibliography
- Book: Bach, Neil . Leon Morris . Milton Keynes, Bucks . Authentic Media . 2016 . 978-1-8422-7986-1 .
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 2006-08-14 . Scholarship via bush roads . 2022-07-31 . The Sydney Morning Herald . en.
