Dr. Johnson is interested in the ways the Church uses the Bible to think about faith and life. She is drawn to exploring how the Pauline letters invite us to reflect about who God is and what Jesus’ death and resurrection mean for human life and society.
In addition, Dr. Johnson has published a number of articles on the New Testament related to families and family values.
Education:
PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary
MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary
BGS, Ohio University
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Publications
Co-Editor with Cynthia A. Jarvis, Feasting on the Gospels: Matthew, Vols. 1 and 2; Mark; Luke, Vols. 1 and 2; John, Vols. 1 and 2 (Westminster John Knox Press), 2013-2015, book series
The Miracle of Pentecost: Peacemaking in the Acts of the Apostles. (Louisville: Presbyterian Peacemaking Program), 1988, book
Co-Editor with David M. Hay, Pauline Theology: Vol. 3, Romans; Vol. 4, Looking Back, Pressing On. (Atlanta: Scholars Press), 1995, 1997, book series
The Common God in Christ: Peacemaking in Ephesians. (Louisville: Presbyterian Peacemaking Program), 1995, book
"Pastoral Perspective on John 20: 11-18, 19-23, 24-31" in Feasting on the Gospels - John, Vol. 2: A Feasting on the Word Commentary, Ed. Cynthia A Jarvis and E. Elizabeth Johnson (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2015 forthcoming), 2015, article
"Exegetical Perspective on Luke 9:43b-50, Luke 10: 1-16" in Feasting on the Gospels--Luke, Vol.1" A Feasting on the Word Commentary, Ed. Cynthia A. Jarvis and E. Elizabeth Johnson (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2014; forthcoming), 2014, article
"Exegetical Perspective on Mark 1:29-34 (p. 39-43), 1:35-39 (p. 45-49) in Feasting on the Gospels__Mark: A Feasting on the Word Commentary, Ed. Cynthia A. Jarvis and E. Elizabeth Johnson (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2014, article
"Exegetical Perspective on Matthew 13:18-23 (p. 363-367), 24-30 (p. 369-373), 31-32 (p.375-379) in Feasting on The Gospels--Matthew, Vol. 1: A Feasting on the Word Commentary, Ed. C. A. Jarvis and E. Elizabeth Johnson (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2013, article
"Paul's Reliance on Scripture in 1 Thessalonians," 143-162 in Paul and Scripture. Ed. Christopher Stanley. (Atlanta: Scholars Press), 2012, article
"Ephesians," 576-580 in The Women's Bible Commentary: 2nd ed. Ed. Carol Newsom, Sharon Ringe, and Jacqueline E. Lapsley. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2012, article
"Colossians," 585-587 in The Women's Bible Commentary: 2nd ed. Ed. Carol Newsom, Sharon Ringe, and Jacqueline E. Lapsley. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2012, article
"God's Covenant Faithfulness to Israel," 157-168 in Reading Paul's Letter to the Romans. Ed. Jerry L. Sumney. (Atlanta: Scholars Press), 2012, article
"Pastoral Perspective on Philemon 1-21,"(p. 38-42) in Feasting on the Word: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary: Year C, Vol 4. , Ed. David L. Barlett and Barbara Brown Taylor (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2010, article
Exegetical Perspective on Luke 6:20-31 (p. 237-341), 18: 9-14 (p. 213-217), 19: 1-10 (p. 261-265) in Feasting on the Word: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary: Year C, Vol. 4. Ed. D. L. Barlett and B. B. Taylor. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2010, article
"Exegetical Perspective on Romans 6:3-11 (p. 341-345), Colossians 3: 1-4 (p.365-369) in Feasting on the Word: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary: Year A, Vol.2. Ed. David L. Barlett and Barbara Brown Taylor. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2010, article
"Exegetical Perspective on 1 Peter 1:3-9 (p. 389-393), 4:1-8 (p.317-321) in Feasting on the Word: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary: Year A, Vol.2. Ed. David L. Barlett and Barbara Brown Taylor. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2010, article
"Exegetical Perspective on Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 (p. 291-295) in Feasting on the Word: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary: Year A, Vol.2. Ed. David L. Barlett and Barbara Brown Taylor. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2010, article
"1 Thessalonians," and "2 Thessalonians," 427-434 in Theological Bible Commentary, Ed. Gail R. O'Day and David L. Peterson, (Louisville: Westminster John Knox,), 2009, article
"Exegetical Perspective on James 3:1-12 (p.63-67); 3:13-4:3, 7-8a (p. 87-91); 5:13-20 (p.111-115) in Feasting on the Word: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary: Year B, Vol.4 Ed. D. L. Barlett and B. B. Taylor. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2009, article
"Exegetical Perspective on 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 (p.15-19) in Feasting on the Word: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary: Year B, Vol 1. Ed. David L. Barlett and Barbara Brown Taylor. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2008, article
"A Modest Proposal in Context," 232-245 in The Impartial God: Essays in Honor of Jouette M. Bassler. Ed. Robert Foster: (Sheffield Phoenix Press), 2007, article
"Life Together in the Household of God," 89-103 in Shaking Heaven and Earth: Essays in Honor of Walter Brueggemann and Charles B. Cousar. Ed. C. R. Yoder, K. M. O'Connor, E. Elizabeth Johnson, and S. P. Saunders. (Westminster John Knox), 2005, article
"Who is My Mother?" Family Values in the Gospel of Mark," 32-46 in Blessed One: Protestant Perspective on Mary. Ed. Beverly R. Gaventa and Cynthia L. Rigby. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox), 2002, article
"Apocalyptic Family Values," Interpretation 56 (34-44), 2002, article
"Colossians," 1126-1130 in Harper's Bible Commentary. Revised edition. Ed. James L. Mays; (New York: Harper & Row), 2002, article
