Michael McKay

Michael McKay, PhD

Biography

Dr. J. Michael McKay joined the faculty at Cedarville University in the fall of 2017 after serving as a trainer for missionary candidates for nine years. His academic interests include the study of the Septuagint, biblical intertextuality, and the book of Hebrews. He has taught biblical studies in various contexts since 1997.

Education and Credentials

• PhD in biblical studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• MA in exegetical studies, Grace Theological Seminary
• BA in intercultural ministry, New Tribes Mission

Scholarly Works

• "Hebrews" in the series "A Guide To Reading Biblical Greek" ed. by Herbert Bateman (Lexham Press: Bellingham, WA) (forthcoming)
• "Titus" in the series "A Guide to Reading Biblical Greek" ed. by Herbert Bateman (Lexham Press: Bellingham, WA) (forthcoming)
• “A Reexamination of τάσσω in Acts 13.48: “Enrolled,” “Appointed,” or “Arranged”?” The Bible Translator. 75, no. 1 (2024): 50–64
• “Is Joshua a Type of Christ in Hebrews 4:8? An Assessment of the Referent of Ἰησοῦς.” New Testament Studies. 68 (2022): 105–118
• “‘If They Will Enter My Rest’: The Impact of the Greek Translation Technique of Psalm 95 for the Argument of Hebrews 3 and 4.” Journal for the Study of the New Testament. 44(3) (2022): 390–410
• “An Evaluation of the Supposed Hebraism in Mark 8.12.” The Bible Translator. 72, no. 1 (2021): 85–98
• “Paul’s Use of an Ontological Metaphor in 2 Corinthians 6:16.” Bibliotheca Sacra. 178, April-June 710 (2021): 163–184
• “Translating Titus Clause by Clause: An Exegetical Guide.” Cyber-Center for Biblical Studies, Publication July, 2016
• Book Review: J. Michael McKay Jr., review of Reading Hebrews Missiologically: The Missionary Motive, Message, and Methods of Hebrews. Abeneazer G. Urga, Edward L. Smither, and Linda P. Saunders eds., Themelios, (49/2, 2024), 524–525
• Book Review: J. Michael McKay Jr., review of Madison N. Pierce, Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews: Recontextualization of Spoken Quotations of Scripture, Review of Biblical Literature (2021)
• Book Review: J. Michael McKay Jr., review of Matthew L. Skinner, A Companion to the New Testament: The General Letters and Revelation, Review of Biblical Literature (2019)
• Book Review: J. Michael McKay Jr., review of Albert Vanhoye; Nicholas J. Moore and Richard J. Ounsworth, eds., A Perfect Priest: Studies in the Letter to the Hebrews, Review of Biblical Literature (2019)

Expert Topics

Research languages:

• Koine Greek
• Ancient Biblical Hebrew
• German
• French

Interests

• Ethnos360 Board of Directors; 2024–Present: I am currently on the USA board of directors for Ethnos360.
• Evangelical Theological Society, Steering Committee of General Epistles Study Group 2024-Present: I help lead the steering committee for the ETS study group on the General Epistles and Hebrews.
• Interests: Reading, virtual reality/augmented reality technology, board games

Why Cedarville?

 It is a privilege to work in a community where integration of the truth of Scripture into the many facets of life is made a priority by student, staff, and faculty.