JOHNSON, LUKE TIMOTHY. Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018
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Creator: Johnson, Luke Timothy. Title: Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Call Number: Manuscript Collection No. 346 Extent: 17.2 cubic feet (35 boxes) Abstract: Consists of the academic papers of Luke Timothy Johnson, New Testament scholar and Robert W. Woodruff Professor Emeritus. Language: Materials entirely in English.
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Collection Description
Biographical Note Luke Timothy Johnson is the Robert W. Woodruff Professor Emeritus of Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He is a leading New Testament scholar and sought after lecturer, speaking across the country and abroad. He has delivered 200 presentations and lectures, and has authored 30 books, 70 scholarly articles, and 100 popular articles. Johnson has directed more than 20 PhD dissertations students throughout his career. His research concerns the literary,
Emory Libraries provides copies of its finding aids for use only in research and private study. Copies supplied may not be copied for others or otherwise distributed without prior consent of the holding repository. Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 moral and religious dimensions of the New Testament, Luke-Acts, the Pastoral Letters, and the Letter of James. Johnson, born on November 20, 1943, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, was educated in public and parochial schools. He served as a Benedictine monk and priest from 1963-1972. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Notre Dame Seminary in 1966. After graduating, Johnson earned both his M.Div. from St. Meinrad School of Theology and M.A. in Religious Studies from Indiana University in 1970. Lastly, he received his Ph.D. from Yale University in New Testament in 1976. Johnson’s teaching career began in 1969 at St. Meinrad School of Theology and continued until his retirement from Candler School of Theology in 2016. Since beginning his career Johnson has taught at St. Joseph Seminary, Yale University, Indiana University, and Emory University. Johnson also served as a visiting professor at Gonzaga University, Columbia Theological Seminary, Boston College, Christus Institute on Spirituality, and the University of Notre Dame. Johnson is a member of The Catholic Biblical Association (CBA), Society for Biblical Literature (SBL), and the Societas Novi Testamenti Studiorum (SNTS). He has also been a part of Colombia New Testament Seminar (1976-1981), Society for Values in Higher Education (1976), and Indiana Academy of Religion (1983-1992). He has also served as an editor on various journals and on numerous committees.
Scope and Content Note This collection contains materials related to the academic work of Luke Timothy Johnson spanning from 1965 to 2018. Included in these files are Academic presentations, correspondence, teaching materials, Johnson’s own student work, sermons, subject files, and audiovisual recordings. The collection spans across Johnson’s career both as a student and as a professor. Instutitions represented in this collection include Emory Univeristy, Notre Dame Seminary, Indiana University, Saint Meinrad School of Theology, and Yale University.
Arrangement Note Organized into 7 series: The collection has been arranged into seven series: Academic Papers and Lectures, (2) Correspondence, (3) Courses and Course Related Materials, (4) Sermons and Presentations to Churches and Religious Organizations, (5) Student Work, (6) Subject Files, and (7) Audiovisual Materials.
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Series 1: Academic Papers and Lectures, 1977-2015 Series 2: Correspondence, 1968-2007 Series 3: Course Taught, 1970-2014 Series 4: Sermons and Presentations to Churches and Religious Organizations, 1968-2016 Series 5: Student Work, 1965-1974 Series 6: Subject Files, 1965-2018 Series 7: Audiovisual Materials, 1992-2012
3 Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 Series 1 Academic Papers and Lectures, 1977-2015 Boxes 1 - 2
Scope and Content Note This series contains notes, programs, and manuscripts for lectures given to professional conferences, academic conferences, and university functions.
Arrangement Note Arranged alphabetically by folder title
Box Folder Content 1 1 "Anger and Freedom: The Expressions of Love," undated 1 2 "The Bible and the Family," Presentation to Pastor's Assembly, 1994 1 3 "The Birth of the New Testament" Presentation to Church Cathedral, 1994 1 4 Book of James Perkins Lecture for the Institute on Scared Scripture, 2012-2015 1 5 "Catholics and Sacred Scripture" lecture series to Sacred Heart Church, 2005 1 6 "The Christian Life and the Use of Possessions" lecture series to Saint Peter's Church, 1978 Dec. 1 7 Christian Life lecture series to St. Christopher Day of Resurrection, 1971 1 8 "Church Order in the New Testament" lecture in Texas, 1997 1 9 "Come Follow Me: The New Testament and the Demands of Discipleship" lecture series at Making Disciples Conference in St. Louis, 2007 1 10 "Communicating Jesus for the New Generation" lecture to Catholic Campus Ministry Association, 2009 Jan. 1 11 "Conversation on Teaching Religion to Undergraduates," lecture at Pepperdine University, 1996 1 12 "Davinci Code, Culture Wars, and New Gnosticism" lecture at Michigan State University, 2006 1 13 "Day of Recollection" Presentations at St. John on Sophomore Day of Renewal, 1971 Apr 1 14 "The Dimensions of Faith" series, undated 1 15 "Discernment and the Book of Acts" lecture series to St. Margaret's, 2000 1 16 "Discernment in the Church: A Test-Case" lecture to Association of Practical Theology, 1990 1 17 "Discipleship and Jesus" lectures to Midwest Student Gathering, 1998 April 1 18 "Discovering the World of God: The Task of Pastoral Theology" lecture to Episcopal Clergy Conference, 1987 1 19 "Doing the Truth in Love: Eros and Maturity in Christ," Keynote Address to New Ways Ministry Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland, 2012 1 20 "Empty Religion" lecture to Gonzaga University for Flannery Series, 2008-2010
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1 21 "The Eucharist and the Identity of Jesus: a Meditation on the Synoptic Tradition," undated 1 22 "Fact, Fiction, and the Historical Jesus" lecture to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1995 1 23 "Faith and the Faithful Use of Possessions" and "Wealth and Poverty in Early Christianity: Facts on the Grounds" St. Johns School of Theology, 2016 1 24 Five Lecture Series to Mississippi Clergy Conference, 2001 1 25 Five Lectures Series on Reflections on the Creed, 1990 1 26 "Forgiveness and Human Transformation" Two Lectures at the Institute of Religion at the Texas Medical Center, 1993 1 27 "From Pagan Virtue to Christian Virtue," 1991 1 28 Gospel of John lecture to Center for University Ministry on the Gospel, 1986 1 29 "Historical Jesus and Scripture" lectures to Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia with Event Correspondence, 2011 1 30 "History and Interpretation in the Gospel of Mark: The Baptism of Jesus," Lecture, 1982 1 31 "Hope of a Blessed Resurrection" Memorial Lecture Series in Sacramental, CA with Event Correspondence, 2004 1 32 "How is the Bible True?" lecture to Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, 2007 1 33 "How Luke Affirms the World" Lecture at Abilene Christian University, 2013 1 34 "Jesus Among the Philosophers: Ancient Conceptions of Happiness" lecture to Smith College with Event Correspondence, 2012 1 35 "Jesus as the Face of God's Mercy in the Gospel of Luke" lecture to Diocese of Camden, 2015 1 36 "Jesus in the Culture Wars," circa 1999 1 37 "Judgement of God" Lecture at First Presbyterian 1985 1 38 "Learning Jesus in the Life of the Church" lecture to Saint Mary's on the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, 2015 1 39 "Learning Jesus in the Life of the Church" lecture to St. Mary's University, 2017 1 40 "Learning Jesus in Today's Culture" and "Paul and the Contemporary Church" Moreau Lectures at King's College, undated 1 41 "Learning Jesus" lecture to Christ Church and Correspondence, 2009-2010 2 1 Lecture Series to Diocese of Rockford, 2003 Feb. 2 2 Lectures for Connecticut Clergy Conference, 1983 2 3 "Life in the World: the Shape of Christianity Maturity," undated 2 4 "The Life of Faith and the Faithful Use of Possessions," Presentation at Lancaster Theological Seminary 1997 2 5 "The Living God and the Obedience of Faith" Stembler Lecture, 2013 2 6 "The Living Jesus," 1999 October 2 7 "Living Jesus," circa 1999 2 8 "Mary the First Christian Theologian" lecture to St. Luke's in Atlanta, 1992
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2 9 "The Meaning of Vatican II" lecture to Holy Cross Church Atlanta, 2012 2 10 "New Testament as Literature" lecture at Yale College, 1977 2 11 New Testament Jan Seminar at Colombia Theological Seminary, 1989-1990 2 12 New Testament Series for ICUMHE Retreat, 1985 2 13 "On Priestly Formation," 2016 2 14 Paul Lecture Series, Chi Rho Lectures at Asbury Theological Seminary, 2004 2 15 "Paul: Oppressor or Liberator?" lecture at Northwestern University, 2012 2 16 "Paul's Letters to the Corinthians" lecture to Houston Academy for Faith- Discipleship and Correspondence for Event, 1999-2001 2 17 "Peter: Disciple, Apostle, Writer, Martyr" Seven Lectures to Sacred Heart Church, 2008 2 18 "The Point of Exegesis is Exegeting Life," Alexander Thompson Memorial Lecture at Princeton Theological Seminary, 2015 2 19 "Power and Possessions: The Pattern of Faith," undated 2 20 "Preaching and Teaching of the New Testament" lecture at Minsters Week, 1993 2 21 Preaching Hebrews Presentations, undated 2 22 "Property and Possessions" lectures to Saint John's for Theology Day on Wealth, 2007 2 23 "The Prophetic Church and Human Liberation," lecture to a church in Harvard, 2005 Dec. 2 24 "Prophetic Church in Acts" sermon to Saint Thomas 2005 2 25 "Prophetic Jesus, Prophetic Church" lecture to Abilene Christian University, 2013 2 26 "The Prophetic Role of Monasticism in Today's World" Saint Joseph Abbey's 125th Anniversary Lecture, 2014 2 27 "Reading for Transformation," undated 2 28 "Reading Romans" lecture to Sacred Heart Church, 2007 2 29 Reading the Bible and Discernment Presentation to Central Presbyterian Retreat, 1993 2 30 "Reading the Bible for Life I" lecture to St. Paul's Catholic Center, 1987 2 31 Reimagining Paul lecture at the St. Thomas More Center at Yale University, 2007 2 32 "The Religious Significance of Healing in Earliest Christianity," 1999 2 33 "Resurrection Life" Presentation to St. Luke's, undated 2 34 "Scholarship and Spirituality," circa 2003 2 35 Series of Retreat Talks to Jesuit Center for Spirituality, 2001 2 36 Series of Talks to St. Teresa High School for a High School Retreat, 1970-1971 2 37 "Sex and Spirituality" Lecture, 2003 2 38 "Sex and the Bible" lecture to Trinity Episcopal Church, 1987 2 39 "Sexuality and the Holiness of the Church" Covenant Network Convention, 2004 Nov.
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2 40 Spirituality and Faith lectures to Central Presbyterian, 1996 Sept. 2 41 Story of Jesus in Romans lectures to Dominican Nuns, 2001 2 42 "Taking the Bible Seriously," undated 2 43 "Theological Reflections on Hospital Ministry", 1977-1978 2 44 "Virtue in Learning" lecture to the Aquinas Center, 1993 2 45 "Why 1 Timothy is Required Reading" lecture to North Church, 2001 Sept. 2 46 "Word Made Flesh: Scripture and Homosexuality," 2007 2 47 "The Word of God" lecture at John Carrol University " 2015 2 48 Youth Theological Institute Lectures, 2002-2004
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Scope and Content Note These files include letters to and from students, colleagues, publishers, general professional correspondence, and administration communication. Boxes 4-10 are restricted.
Arrangement Note Arranged by type and by date.
Box Folder Content 3 1 Abingdon Press for the New Interpreters Bible, 1991-1995 3 2 Augsburg Fortress Publishers for Faith's Freedom,1989-1991 3 3 Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1984-1988 3 4 Commentary on James, Correspondence, 1988-1995 3 5 Correspondence from Universities and Publishers, 1976-1983 3 6 Fortress Press for Letter of James,1996-1998 3 7 Fortress Press on Writings of the New Testament, 1984-1988 3 8 Fortress Press various correspondence, 1983- 1979 3 9 Indiana University Admissions, 1968-1970 3 10 Jon Knox Press on Knox Preaching Guide, 1984-1986 3 11 Journal of Biblical Literature Editorial Board, 1988- 1983 3 12 Letters and Correspondence Concerning Dissertation and Faculty Positions, 1974-1975 3 13 Letters Received Concerning Books and Lectures, 2006-2007 4 1 Letters of Recommendation from Johnson to Various Institutions and Various Correspondence, 2005-2006 [Restricted] 4 2 Letters of Recommendation from Johnson to Various Institutions, 2004-2005 [Restricted] 4 3 Letters of Recommendation from Johnson to Various Institutions, 2006-2007 [Restricted] 4 4 Recommendation Letters from Johnson to Various Institutions and Various Correspondence, 2007 [Restricted] 4 5 Recommendation Letters for Various Students, 1999 Dec.- 2000 Feb. [Restricted] 4 6 Recommendation Letters for Various Students, 2003 [Restricted] 4 7 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1982-1991 [Restricted] 4 8 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1984 [Restricted] 4 9 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1986-1987 [Restricted] 5 1 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1990 [Restricted] 5 2 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1991 (1 of 2) [Restricted]
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5 3 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1991 (2 of 2) [Restricted] 5 4 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2006 [Restricted] 5 5 Various Correspondence with Publishers, 1979-1986 [Restricted] 5 6 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2007 [Restricted] 5 7 Various Email Correspondence, 2004 [Restricted] 6 1 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1992 (1 of 2) [Restricted] 6 2 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1992 (2 of 2) [Restricted] 6 3 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1993 (1 of 2) [Restricted] 6 4 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1993 (2 of 2) [Restricted] 7 1 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1994 (1 of 2) [Restricted] 7 2 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1994 (2 of 2) [Restricted] 7 3 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1995 (1 of 2) [Restricted] 7 4 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1995 (2 of 2) [Restricted] 7 5 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1996 (1 of 2) [Restricted] 8 1 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1996 (2 of 2) [Restricted] 8 2 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1997 (1 of 2) [Restricted] 8 3 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1997 (2 of 2) [Restricted] 8 4 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1998 [Restricted] 9 1 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 1999 [Restricted] 9 2 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2000 [Restricted] 9 3 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2000-2001 [Restricted] 9 4 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2001 May-Dec. [Restricted] 9 5 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2002 [Restricted] 10 1 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2003 [Restricted] 10 2 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2003 [Restricted] 10 3 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2004-2005 (1 of 2) [Restricted] 10 4 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2004-2005 (2 of 2) [Restricted] 10 5 Various Correspondence and Recommendations, 2005 [Restricted] 11 1 Letters to Johnson Concerning Speaking Engagements, 1983-1986 [Restricted] 11 2 Letters to Johnson from Various Students, 1888-1998 11 3 Living Jesus Book Reviews, 1998-1999 11 4 Personal Correspondence on Books, 1996 11 5 Retirement Letter and Thank You Cards, 2015 11 6 Thank You Notes Received, 1983- 1989 11 7 Various Professional Letters to Johnson, 1996-2000 11 8 Woodruff Professor Appointments Letters and Evaluation, 1992-1996
9 Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 Series 3 Course Taught, 1970-2014 Boxes 11 - 23
Scope and Content Note This series contains course syllabi, exam notes, student evaluations, handouts, and lecture notes for courses taught at Emory, Yale, Indiana University, St. Joseph, Great Courses, and as a guest lecturer
Arrangement Note Arranged alphabetically by institution, then alphabetically by folder title
Emory University Box Folder Content 11 9 Contextual Education I Evaluations and Syllabi, 2005-2014 11 11 ENG 389: Suffering and Creativity: Literary Engagement with Human Pain with Dr. Chace William, 2005 (1 of 2) 11 12 ENG 389: Suffering and Creativity: Literary Engagement with Human Pain with Dr. Chace William, 2005 (2 of 2) 11 10 ENG 389/ WR 008 (5687): Ancients and Modern, 2009 Spring 11 13 LNT 731N- The Letter of James in Hellenistic Wisdom Tradition, 1993 Spring 12 1 NT 301- Critical Introduction to the New Testament, 1992 Fall 12 2 NT 301- Critical Introduction to the New Testament, 1993-1997 12 3 NT 301- Critical Introduction to the New Testament, 1997 12 4 NT 303- New Testament Interpretation Evaluations, 1999 Spring 12 5 NT 303- New Testament Interpretation, 1998 12 6 NT 309- Gospel According to Luke Evaluations, 1994 and 1996 12 7 NT 317- Paul's Letter to the Romans, 1993 Summer 12 8 NT 331- Letters to Paul's Delegates, 1992 and 1996 12 9 NT 501- Critical Introduction to the New Testament, 1995-2003 12 10 NT 501- Critical Introduction to the New Testament, 2002 Fall 13 1 NT 501- Critical Introduction to the New Testament, 2011 Fall 13 2 NT 502- New Testament Interpretation Evaluations, undated- 2012 13 3 NT 502- New Testament Interpretation Syllabi, 2010-2012 13 4 NT 502- New Testament Interpretation, 2012 Spring 13 5 NT 601/305- Gospel According to Matthew, 1997-2011 13 6 NT 604- Gospel of John, 2012 Fall 13 7 NT 608- Jesus and the Gospels, 2012 13 8 NT 608- Jesus and the Gospels, 2013 Spring 14 1 NT 650/625- Issues in New Testament Theology: Paul's Jesus, 1999-2015 14 2 NT 698- Prophetic Jesus, Prophetic Church, 2006 Spring 14 3 NT 698/ WR 69- Christianity and Gentile Religion, 2014
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14 4 NT 698- Sexuality in the Bible, 2012 Fall 14 5 NT/ ES 655- Ethics and New Testament, 2000-2013 14 6 Paul's Letter to the Romans Lecture Notes, 1993 14 7 REL 372a/ NT 345 Special Topics- Paul and His Influence in Early Christianity, 1997 Fall 14 8 RLNT 710- Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians, 2007 14 9 RLNT711: Luke- Acts, 1994 14 10 RLNT 711H- Luke-Acts Syllabus, 1994 Spring 14 11 RLNT 731- The Letters of James in Hellenistic Wisdom Traditions, 1998 15 1 RLNT 731M- The Later Writings: A Test of Historical Critical Methodology. 1996 Spring 15 2 RLNT 745- Greco- Roman Context, 2008 15 3 RLNT 760- New Testament Theology and Reader, 2002-2012 15 4 RLNT 770- History of Interpretation I Reader, 2015 Spring 15 5 RLNT 770- History of Interpretation I, 2013- 2014 Spring 15 6 RLR 700- Mapping the Landscape of Religious Studies, 1996 Fall 15 7 The Gospel According to Luke, 1994 15 8 Various Syllabi from Candler and Graduate Division of Religion, 1993-2003
Indiana University 15 9 Evaluations and Comments for R152 about Johnson, 1983- 1987 15 10 Letters to Paul's Delegates, 1992 16 1 Personal Indiana University Teaching Awards and Recognition, 1986- 1989 16 2 R 152- Introduction to Religions in the West Lecture Notes, 1982 16 3 R 152- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Notes, 1984 16 4 R 199- Moral Teaching in the World of the New Testament, 1991 16 5 R 220- Introduction to the New Testament lecture notes, 1987 16 6 R 220- The Christian Church in New Testament Times learning guide, 1988 17 1 R 220- The Christian Church in New Testament Times lecture notes, 1990 17 2 R 220- The Church in New Testament Times, 1992 17 3 R 320- Development of Jesus Traditions lecture notes, 1985 17 4 R 320- The Historical Jesus, 1992 17 5 R 325- Paul and His Influence on Early Christianity, 1985 17 6 R 464- Issues and Methods in Religious Studies, 1986 Spring 18 1 R 610- The Letter of James and Hellenistic Wisdom Traditions, 1991 18 2 R 620- Ancient Novels- Acts of Paul- Motifs, 1990 18 3 R 620- Gnosticism: The Alternative Christian Vision, 1986 18 4 R 620- Notes on Primary Texts Gnosticism, undated 18 5 R 620- Power and Possessions in First Century Communities, 1984 18 6 R 663 and R 631- History of Biblical Interpretation, 1991 Fall
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18 7 Various Syllabi from Indiana University, 1989-1992
Other Institutions 18 8 NT 506A- New Testament Theology, 2003 Summer 18 9 Antioch School of Theology Lecture Notes, undated 18 10 Apollinarism Lecture Notes, undated 18 11 Arius and His Hersey Lecture Notes, undated 18 12 Athanasim Lecture Notes, undated 18 13 Augustine of Hippo Lecture Notes, undated 18 14 Clement of Alexandria Lecture Notes, undated 18 15 Fourth Century Philosophical Idiom Lecture Notes, undated 18 16 From Ephesus to Chalcedon Lecture Notes, undated 18 17 Historical Foundations and Marcion Lecture Notes, 1966 18 18 Historical Writers and Bishops of Second Century Lecture Notes. 1966 19 1 Holy Spirit in the Apostolic Age, 1996 19 2 Letters of Paul, 1973 Summer 19 3 Nestorian Controversy Lecture Notes, undated 19 4 Origin of the Fourth and Fifth Century Lecture Notes, undated 19 5 Problems with Prophets with the Early Church and Montanism Lecture, undated 19 6 Radical Arianism, Cappadocians, and I Constantinople Lecture Notes, undated 19 7 Sacraments: Baptism in the New Testament Lecture Notes, undated 19 8 Sacred Scripture 903- English Exegesis of Hebrews, 1967-1968 19 9 Survey of Pre Nicaean Theology Lecture Notes, undated 19 10 Tatian and the Diatessaron Lecture Notes, undated 19 11 The Council of Chalcedon Lecture Notes, undated 19 12 The Council of Nicaea and Teachings Lecture Notes, undated 19 13 The Development of Doctrine in the Fourth and Fifth Centuries Lecture Notes, undated 19 14 The Dogmatic Tome of Leo I Lecture Notes, undated 19 15 The Interpretation of Sacred Scripture Lecture Notes, undated 19 16 The Primary of Rome Lecture Notes, undated 19 17 Word and Sacrament Lecture Notes, undated
St. Joseph 19 18 Introduction to New Testament, 1970 19 19 Liturgy and Liturgical Service Lecture Notes, undated 19 20 Religion 15- Study of Non-Christian Religion Class Materials, 1972 20 1 Religion 15- Study of Non-Christian Religion Lecture Notes, 1972 20 2 Religion 23- Introduction to the Old Testament, 1970 20 3 Religion 25- Liturgy, 1971
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Teaching Company 20 4 Early Christianity: Experience of the Divine Class for the Teaching Company, circa 2001 20 5 Great World Religions Christianity Class for the Teaching Company, circa 2003 20 6 History of Christianity Course for the Teaching Company, 2008 21 1 Jesus and the Gospels Class for the Teaching Company, 2004 21 2 Mystical Tradition in Western Religions Course Scope for the Teaching Company, 2007 21 3 Paul and Earliest Christianity Class the Teaching Company, circa 2001 21 4 The Story of The Bible Class for the Teaching Company, 2005
Yale University 21 5 Directed Reading on Spirituality, 1979 21 6 Elementary New Testament Greek for Summer Language Program, 1981 21 7 Exegesis of the Gospel of Mark lecture notes, 1976 21 8 Greek Exegesis of First Peter lecture notes, 1978 (1 of 2) 21 9 Greek Exegesis of First Peter lecture notes, 1978 (2 of 2) 21 10 Greek Exegesis of Roman lecture notes, 1977 Spring 22 1 Greek Exegesis of the Pastorals Handwritten Class Notes and Translations, 1981 22 2 Greek Exegesis of the Pastorals Lecture Notes, 1981 22 3 Greek Lexical Translations of the New Testament, undated 22 4 Hebrew and Greek Lexical Translations of Genesis 12, undated 22 5 Methods and Madness in New Testament Studies, 1981 22 6 R 645b- Christian Existence as Life in the Spirit, 1980-1981 22 7 Reading of 1 John: New Testament Greek, 1978 23 1 Religion 101: New Testament Interpretation, 1973-1977 23 2 Religion 601a - 601b: New Testament Interpretation, 1977-1981 23 3 Religion 601a: New Testament Interpretation, 1979-1980 23 4 Religion 601b: New Testament Interpretation, 1978 23 5 Religion 601b: New Testament Interpretation, 1980-1981 23 6 Religion 601b: New Testament Interpretation, 1981 23 7 Religion 629b: English Exegesis of the Letter to the Hebrews, 1979 23 8 Religion 945: Pastoral Care and Counseling in the Faith, 1976-1978 23 9 Various Syllabi from Yale Divinity School, 1980
13 Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 Series 4 Sermons and Presentations to Churches and Religious Organizations, 1968-2016 Boxes 23 - 25
Scope and Content Note This series contains bulletins, programs, and manuscripts from sermons given to various churches, retreats, and conferences.
Arrangement Note Arranged alphabetically by title.
Box Folder Content 23 10 "The New Gnosticism and the Future of the Church" Sermon for the Service for the Lord's Day Theology Weekend, 2010 23 11 Stewardship Sermon Series, 1986 23 12 "Anger: the Hardest Virtue," Sermon to Wesley Fellowship of Emory College, 1995 23 13 Beatitudes Presentation, 1972 24 1 Collection of Sermons from Atlanta, 1992-2016 24 2 Collection of Sermons from Bloomington, Indiana, 1982- 1992 24 3 Collection of Sermons from Yale Divinity Chapel and a Wedding, 1976-1982 24 4 Conflict and Christian Self Definition Presentations, 1988 24 5 Discernment Sermon to St. Clare, 1991 24 6 "Evening of Resurrection," Presentation to a Church in Madison, CT, 1972 April 24 7 "Experience of Power" Sermon to Oak Grove Presbyterian, 2008 Feb. 24 8 Lent Series to St. Philips Episcopal Cathedral, 2012 24 9 Lent Sermon and Lectures on the Four Gospels at Cathedral St. Philip, 2010 24 10 "Pastoral Theology as Discerning God's Word" Presentation for Minsters' Week in Jackson, Mississippi, 1994 24 11 Prayer and Scripture Sermons to House of Prayer in Gulfport, Mississippi, 1971 24 12 "Reading the New Testament for Life" Four Sermon Series to St. Clare, 1986 24 13 Scripture and Liturgy Sermon to St. Thomas Parish, 2012 24 14 Sermon for Day of Benediction to Mississippi, 1970 Dec. 24 15 Sermon Series to Maryville, TN, 2003 24 16 Sermon to Sacred Heart on Theology, undated 25 1 Sermons at Notre Dame and St. Mary's for Clergy Conference and Vespers, 2011 25 2 Sermons for a Retreat for College Students at Immaculate Seminary, 1970 December 25 3 Sermons to Sacred Heart Church about the Catholic and Holy Church, 2008 25 4 "Sharing All of One's Life" Sermon to Oakhurst Baptist Church, 2014 January 25 5 "Thinking about Families" sermon to Yale Divinity School, 1986
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25 6 "Thoughts on the Liturgy" sermon to St. Clare, 1990 25 7 Three Conference Presentations to Sacred Heart School, 1970 25 8 Various Sermons to Monasteries, 1968-1971 (1 of 2) 25 9 Various Sermons to Monasteries, 1968-1971 (2 of 2) 25 10 Wedding of Tiffany and Gordon Hunter Sermon, 1997
15 Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 Series 5 Student Work, 1965-1974 Boxes 25 - 28
Scope and Content Note This series contains Johnson’s student work from Notre Dame Seminary, Indiana University, Saint Meinrad School of Theology, and Yale University. This series includes both undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral coursework and papers.
Arrangement Note Arranged alphabetically by title.
Box Folder Content 25 11 "An Investigation of Christ and Son Language in John," Term Paper, 1973 25 12 Christology of the New Testament Classwork, undated 25 13 Critique of Hans-Joachim Degenardt Lukas Evangelist Den Armens, Paper and Research, undated 25 14 "The Demands of Purity: Sharing of Property at Qumran," Term Paper and Research, 1973 25 15 Dissertation Proposal: "The Theme of Community of Goods in the Acts of the Apostles and Other First Century Documents", 1974 25 16 Dth 603: Doctrinal Theology I, 1967 25 17 Dth 604 and 704: The Three in One God, 1967-1968 26 1 Hellenistic Moralists and the New Testament Notes and Research, 1971 26 2 HS 505 and 506: Historical Foundations, 1966-1967 26 3 HS 506: Historical Foundation II, 1969-1970 26 4 HS 603: Historical Development, 1967 26 5 Intermediate Hebrew, 1972 26 6 N 520 Seminar: Rabbinic Judaism, 1969 26 7 New Testament Ecclesiology, 1968 26 8 "Patristic Interpretation of the Passage," Research and Paper, undated 26 9 Personal Yale Doctoral Work, 1971- 1983 27 1 Poetry and Writings, 1965-1968 27 2 "Prophecy in the Book of Revelation," Term Paper, undated 27 3 R 520: Problems in Christian Origins: The Gnostic Redeemer Myth, 1969 27 4 Reading Course in Jewish Background Papers, Notes, and Research, 1972 27 5 Religion 126a: Greek Exegesis II: First Corinthians, 1971 27 6 Religion 160: Introduction to Religion in Culture, 1969 27 7 Religion 325: Paul and His Influence in Early Christianity, 1969 27 8 Religion and Contemporary, 1968 27 9 Religious Studies 112a: Critical Study of New Testament: History, Present Status and Method, 1971
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27 10 Religious Studies 112b: The Critical Study of the New Testament: History, Present Status, and Method, 1972 27 11 Religious Studies 113: Hellenistic Culture Pertinent to the New Testament, 1973 27 12 Religious Studies 189a: Forms of Religious Community in Early Christianity and its Milieu, 1972-1973 28 1 Sacred Scripture 505: Genesis- Joshua, undated 28 2 Sacred Scripture 506: Gospel Interpretations, 1967 28 3 Sacred Scripture 705: Wisdom Literature, 1968 28 4 Sacred Scripture 901: Pauline Corpus I, undated 28 5 Sacred Scripture 902: Gospel of St. Luke, 1996-1967 28 6 Seminar: St. John's Gospel, 1967 28 7 "Shared Property in the Rabbinic Tradition," Term Paper and Research, 1973 28 8 "Silence in the Book of Amos," Term Paper and Research, 1968 28 9 "The Symbolism of the Temple in Ephesians 2:18-22 and in Related Writings," Term Paper, 1969 28 10 The Transfiguration in Mark's Gospel, 1973 28 11 True and False Teachers and Philosophers Notes, 1972
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Scope and Content Note This series contains various research files, publications, articles, and notes written by and concerning Johnson. These files range from undergrad work to professional achievements.
Arrangement Note Arranged alphabetically by title.
Box Folder Content 28 12 Abby Chronicles and Monastic News Bulletins, 1965-1970 28 13 Alexandrian Interpretation of James Notes, undated 28 14 Aristotle and Nicomachean Ethics Notes, undated 29 1 Articles Concerning the Gospel and Sexuality, 2004-2010 29 2 Articles written on the Jesus Seminar and Historical Jesus, 1985- 1995 (1 of 2) 29 3 Articles written on the Jesus Seminar and Historical Jesus, 1985- 1995 (2 of 2) 29 4 Calendar Organizer, 1997-1998 29 5 Candler Centennial Sub-Committee Agendas, 2013-2014 29 6 Candler Faculty Annual Report, 1997- 2011 29 7 Church Fathers Commentary on Scripture Research, undated 29 8 Constantinople, Byzantine, Empires and Patriarchs Notes, undated 29 9 Coordinating Committee for Candler Centennial Celebration Minutes and Agendas, 2013-2015 29 10 Correspondence for Spring Theology Conference, 2014- 2015 29 11 Curriculum Vitae, 2018 30 1 "Dating of Poimandres" Lecture Transcript and Research, undated 30 2 Faculty Yearly Reviews and Activity Reports, 1986- 2000 30 3 General Philosophers Notes, undated 30 4 Greek Patristics Notes, undated 30 5 Hebrews Translation and Research, undated 30 6 Internal Correspondence for Spring Theology Conference, 2012- 2013 30 7 Interview on Sexuality by Christian Century, 1998 31 1 Magazine Articles Published about the Jesus Seminar, 1996-2000 31 2 Magazine Articles Published about the Jesus Seminar, 1999-2000 31 3 Materials from Saint Joseph Abbey and Saint Methrad School of Theology, 1969-1992 31 4 Miracles: God's Presence and Power in Creation notes, undated 31 5 Notes for Peer Review, 2002 31 6 Notes on Doing Exegesis of the New Testament, undated
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31 7 Patristic Writers Notes, undated 31 8 Phi-Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar, 1997-1998 31 9 Popular Philosophes Notes, undated 31 10 Position in Pastoral Theology Correspondence, 1987 31 11 Practical Philosophy: The Greco- Roman Moralists class lectures and notes, undated 31 12 Prophetic Voices Spring Theology Conference, 2015 31 13 Published Interviews and Articles About Johnson, 1992-2002 32 1 Real Jesus Publicity, 1994-1996 32 2 Real JesusBook Reviews, 1995-1997 32 3 Research Notecards, undated 32 4 Taciturnity in Greek Religion, Primary Source notes, undated 32 5 The Letter of James Handwritten Class notes, 1978 32 6 Thesis on Johnson and Bora, Marcus by Stephenson, Amanda "Does the Historical Jesus Matter on Sundays?", 2003 32 7 "The Things that Make for Peace: A Reading of James 3:13-4:10" Article for Sign of Peace and Lecture, 2004 32 8 Thomas Aquinas on the Eucharist Lecture Notes, undated 32 9 Various Articles, undated
19 Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 Series 7 Audiovisual Materials, 1992-2012 Boxes 33 - 35
Scope and Content Note This series contains audio and video presentations made by Johnson at Candler, various churches, conferences, and for Great Courses. It contains both academic presentations as well as sermon and church presentations.
Arrangement Note Arranged alphabetically by location and title of media.
Box Folder Content 33 Christus Lecture, 1998 Apr 23 33 "Discerning the Will of God" from the Stembler Lecture Series, 2013 33 Great World Religions: Christianity Course Guidebook with Great Courses, 2003 33 Great World Religions: Christianity Course with Great Courses, 2003 33 "Johnson Lecture Breakfast," undated 33 Mystical Tradition: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Course Guidebook and Lectures with Great Courses, Parts 1-3, 2008 33 Mystical Tradition: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Course Guidebook with Great Courses, Parts 1-3, 2008 33 Mystical Tradition: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Course Guidebook with Great Courses, Parts 1-3, 2008 33 Mystical Tradition: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Course with Great Courses, Part 1, 2008 33 Mystical Tradition: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Course with Great Courses, Part 1, 2008 33 Mystical Tradition: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Course with Great Courses, Part 2, 2008 33 Mystical Tradition: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Course with Great Courses, Part 3, 2008 33 NT 501- J, 2006 33 NT 501, 2009 Sep 15 33 "Speaking of Faith: Deciphering the Da Vinci Code" with Host Krista Tippett, 2004 33 The History of Christianity: From the Disciples to the Dawn of the Reformation with Great Courses, 2012 33 The History of Christianity: From the Disciples to the Dawn of the Reformation Course Guidebook with Great Courses, 2012 33 "The Religious Significance of Healing in Earliest Christianity" Lecture for The Institute of Religion, 1999, Oct 14
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33 "What Wonderous Love: Holy Work in Word and Art" Video from Candler School of Theology, 2012 33 "Word Made Flesh: Scripture and Homosexuality" Lecture from 6th National Symposium on Catholicism and Homosexuality, 2007 March 34 "Abraham and Isaac: What Message for Today?" 34 "Biblical and Contextual Reflections and Interpretations of the Film, The Passion of the Christ" Panel Discussion with Franklin, Johnson, Kraftchick, and O'Day, undated 34 "Homosexuality and the Bible" Panel Discussion with Timothy Johnson, Carol Newsom, and Faith Hawkins, 2005 Mar 10 34 "Interview with Luke T. Johnson for Leaven" with Dr. Wetzel, C. Robert, 2000 34 "Jesus at 2000" Video Lecture from Odyssey Network Episode 720, 1996 34 "Opening Convocation," 1993 Fall 34 Service of Word Homily on 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 2003 Jan 30 34 Service of Word Homily on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13, 1999 Nov 4 34 Service of Word Homily on 2 Corinthians 1:8-22 and Mark 11:27-33, 2002 Mar 26 34 Service of Word Homily on Isaiah 6:1-13 and 1 Corthians 15:1-11, 1998 Feb 5 34 "Sexuality and the Church" Panel Discussion with Timothy Johnson, Don Saliers, and Mary Elizabeth Moore, 2001 Nov 14 34 "Sexuality and the Holiness of the Church," Part of the Covenant Conference, Chicago, 2004 34 "Significance of Jesus" Seminar featuring Holladay, Carl, Malherbe, Abraham, and Chalk, John Allen Saturday Afternoon, 1998 34 "Significance of Jesus" Seminar featuring Holladay, Carl, Malherbe, Abraham, and Chalk, John Allen Saturday Morning, 1998 34 "Significance of Jesus" Seminar featuring Holladay, Carl, Malherbe, Abraham, and Chalk, John Allen Sunday Morning, 1998 34 "The Religious Significance of Healing in Earliest Christianity" Lecture for The Institute of Religion, 1999 34 The Robert Denham Lecture, 1996 Jan 8 35 "Build One Another Up," 1992 Apr 22 35 "Jesus at 2000: The Conversation Continues" Lecture at Episcopal Cathedral Teleconferencing Network, 1996 May 35 Mark 3:20-35 35 NT 501-J, 1999 Sep 22 35 NT 501-J, 1999 Sep 29 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Dec 4 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Dec 6 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Nov 1
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35 NT 501-J, 2002 Nov 13 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Nov 15 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Nov 20 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Nov 22 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Nov 6 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Nov 8 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Oct 11 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Oct 16 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Oct 18 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Oct 2 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Oct 25 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Oct 30 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Oct 4 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Oct 9 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Sep 11 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Sep 13 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Sep 18 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Sep 20 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Sep 25 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Sep 27 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Sep 4 35 NT 501-J, 2002 Sep 6 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Dec 1 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Dec 3 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Dec 5 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Nov 10 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Nov 12 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Nov 14 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Nov 17 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Nov 19 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Nov 21 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Nov 24 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Nov 3 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Nov 5 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Nov 7 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Oct 10 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Oct 13 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Oct 15 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Oct 17
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35 NT 501-J, 2003 Oct 27 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Oct 29 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Oct 3 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Oct 31 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Oct 6 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Oct 8 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 10 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 12 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 15 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 17 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 19 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 22 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 24 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 29 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 3 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 5 35 NT 501-J, 2003 Sep 8 35 NT 501-J, Nov 5 35 Service of Word Homily on 2 Timothy 2:8-14, 2004 Oct 6 35 "The Spirits Work" Sermon, 2007 Jan 25 35 "Will of God," 1992 Apr 22
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