Rev. Dr. M. Eugene Boring, a renowned Disciples New Testament Scholar and Theologian, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Dr. Boring retired from Brite Divinity School, where he served as the I. Wylie Briscoe Professor of New Testament Emeritus. He earned his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt Divinity School and authored several notable works, including the Revelation Commentary in the Interpretation Series, Disciples and the Bible, and The People’s New Testament Commentary, co-authored with Fred Craddock, among others.
A native of East Tennessee, Dr. Boring was ordained to Christian Ministry in 1957 and served pastorates in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. He held professorships at Phillips University, Texas Christian University, and Brite Divinity School, where he was named Professor Emeritus.
Rev. Dr. Boring was a dedicated educator, preacher, and author. He made significant contributions to both the Roman Catholic/Disciples of Christ Dialogue and the Stone-Campbell Dialogue. Gene passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, at the time of his passing.
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