John Barton

John Barton is a distinguished British biblical scholar and theologian. He served as Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford from 1991 to 2014. A former editor of the Journal of Theological Studies, Barton is widely respected for his expertise in biblical interpretation and the history of biblical scholarship. His acclaimed work "A History of the Bible: The Story of the World's Most Influential Book" offers an accessible yet scholarly exploration of how the Bible came to be. Barton's writings bridge academic rigor with readable prose, making complex biblical scholarship available to general audiences.