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Cynthia Long Westfall

Cynthia Long Westfall has earned degrees in biblical studies, divinity and history. Her research and publication record includes linguistic and grammatical analysis, methodological studies and their application. She has a special interest in discourse analysis (theory and application), translation, Hebrews and the General Epistles, the Septuagint and gender studies. She has taught at Colorado Christian University, Denver Seminary and is currently Assistant Professor at McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, ON in Canada.

Authored Books and Monographs

A Discourse Analysis of the Structure of Hebrews: Relationship between Form and Meaning. JSNTSup. London: T&T Clark-Continuum, forthcoming


Articles in Journals and Periodicals

‘One Doctoral Student's Experience: What Went Right?’ SBL Forum (June 2004)


Chapters in Books

‘The Relationship between the Resurrection, the Proclamation to the Spirits in Prison and Baptismal Regeneration: 1 Peter 3:19-22.’ Resurrection. Ed. S.E. Porter, M.A. Hayes and D. Tombs. RLP 5; JSNTSup. 186. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1999: 106-53

‘Moses and Hebrews.’ Christian-Jewish Relations through the Centuries. Ed. S.E. Porter and B.W.R. Pearson. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 2001: 175-201

‘The Family in the Gospels and Acts.’ Family in the Bible: Exploring Customs, Culture and Context. Ed. R. Hess and M. D.R. Caroll. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003:


Dictionary Articles

‘Narrative Criticism’ (), ‘Tischendorf, C. (1815-1874)’ (). Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation. Ed. S.E. Porter. London: Routledge, forthcoming