Dale C. Allison Jr., Ph.D. | Bio
Dale C. Allison Jr., Ph.D. is a distinguished New Testament scholar, historian of Early Christianity, and theologian, currently serving as the Richard J. Dearborn Professor of New Testament Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary. His scholarly work spans the historical Jesus, the Gospel of Matthew, Second Temple Jewish literature, and the history of biblical interpretation.
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Allison is renowned for his influential contributions to the study of the Gospel of Matthew, particularly his critically acclaimed three-volume commentary, co-authored with W.D. Davies. His other seminal works include Jesus of Nazareth: Millenarian Prophet (1998), Constructing Jesus: Memory, Imagination, and History (2010), and The Resurrection of Jesus (2021). His research challenges traditional approaches to authenticity, offering innovative insights into the nature of early Christian memory and belief.
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In addition to his academic publications, Allison has written extensively for broader audiences, with works such as The Sermon on the Mount (1999), The Luminous Dusk (2006), and Night Comes (2016), which reflect on religious experience and its cultural impact. His contributions have established him as a leading voice in contemporary discussions on the historical and theological dimensions of Jesus and Early Christianity. His latest work Interpreting Jesus was released April 2025.
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Allison's scholarly work has been honored with prominent lectureships, including the Kenneth W. Clark Lectures at Duke Divinity School (2008) and the Kent Shaffer Lectures at Yale Divinity School (2023). He resides with his family and continues to teach and publish at Princeton Theological Seminary.
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Robert Orlando, M.T.S, ThM | Bio
Robert Orlando, B.F.A. (School of Visual Arts), M.T.S., Th.M. (Princeton Theological Seminary) is an accomplished cultural theorist, award-winning author, filmmaker, and founder of Nexus Media (www.nexusmediasite.com). With expertise in film, religion, and key periods of ancient and modern history, as well as his two-volume biography of the Apostle Paul, Orlando’s work examines the intersection of historical narratives and modern cultural impact.
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He is the director of thought-provoking documentaries such as Silence Patton, The Divine Plan, Trump's Rosebud, and The Shroud: Face to Face, each of which has garnered critical acclaim. His written works also include The Divine Plan, The Tragedy of Patton, Citizen Trump: A One Man Show, and The Shroud: Face to Face. His upcoming book, Apostle Paul: A Man Out of Time, continues his exploration of historical figures and their profound influence on culture.
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Orlando’s latest work, Karl Marx: The Divine Tragedy, released in October 2025, will be adapted into a film titled Marx in Hell (MarxInHell.com). This adaptation further cements his role as a leading voice in the analysis of narrative and its impact on historical and cultural studies. Orlando resides with his family in Princeton, NJ.