Next spring, George Guthrie will be on study leave at Tyndale House, a biblical studies library at Cambridge University in England. The research will enable him to write volume two on 2 Corinthians for the Baker Commentary on the New Testament, published by Baker Book House.

“During my time at Tyndale House,” he said. “I will be doing research for the commentary, in primary source materials, as well as secondary literature.”

The commentary on 2 Corinthians will move Guthrie to a platform as a specialist in the New Testament book. He will apply a method of discourse analysis that he developed, currently being used by other New Testament scholars.

Guthrie’s quest for academic excellence has earned him national acclaim. Recognized as the premier scholar in the country on the book of Hebrews, he wrote the section on Hebrews for the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary. That book was awarded the Evangelical Christian Publisher’s Association Gold Medallion for Reference Works and Commentaries.

Guthrie believes the work on the 2 Corinthians commentary will enhance his teaching at Union.

“The rigorous study of 2 Corinthians will provide a higher level of excellence both in the classroom and in interaction with students as they translate and research the New Testament,” he said.

Since 1990, Guthrie has been teaching in the School of Christian Studies, first as an instructor in religion and philosophy and then as the Benjamin W. Perry Professor of Bible and chair of the School of Christian Studies.

President David Dockery believes Guthrie is a good fit for Union.

“George Guthrie brings together head and heart as well as anyone I’ve ever known,” he said. “When I think of George Guthrie, I think of careful scholarship, a superb teacher and a godly person.”