Dr Jonathan More

Vice-Principal: Academic

Subjects: Biblical Studies

Qualifications: B Eng (Stellenbosch University), M Eng (Stellenbosch University), LTh (GWC), BA (NWU), BA Hons (NWU), ThM (Princeton Theological Seminary), PhD (Stellenbosch University)

Jonathan joined the GWC faculty in 2001 and was appointed as Vice-Principal in 2013.

He holds a doctoral degree in Ancient Studies from Stellenbosch University. Jonathan focuses his research on the intersection between the intellectual world of the New Testament and its Graeco-Roman context.

Jonathan and his family serve at Holy Trinity in Gardens, Cape Town.


Books

The Hodder Bible Commentary: Philippians (Hodder & Stoughton, Series Editor Lee Gatiss, 2024)

Chapters in Books and Journal Articles

Review of J. P. Ware, Paul’s Theology in Context: Creation, Incarnation, Covenant, and Kingdom (Review of Biblical Literature 08/2020)

Review of G. O. West, The Stolen Bible: From Tool of Imperialism to African Icon (BookNotes for Africa Volume 39, 2019)

Review of J. W. de Grucy, A Theological Odyssey: My Life in Writing (BookNotes for Africa Volume 40, 2019)

Review of M. Shore, Religion and Conflict Resolution: Christianity and South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (BookNotes for Africa, Volume 38, 2018)

PhD Dissertation

Is Jesus King? A Critical Examination of Paul’s Thought in the Context of the Hellenistic Kingship Topos (PhD dissertation, 2017)