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DOUG NYKOLAISHEN

DOUG NYKOLAISHEN

Professor of Biblical Studies, Biblical Studies

Phone
245-5337
Email
NYKOLAISHEND@OBU.EDU
Office
BPBB213
Degree Area of Study Institution Year
Ph.D. Hebrew and Old Testament Studies University of Edinburgh 2007
M.A. Old Testament and Semitic Languages Trinity Evangelical Divinity School 1991
M.Div.   Trinity Evangelical Divinity School 1990
B.A. Philosophy University of Saskatchewan 1985

 

About

Doug Nykolaishen believes it's impossible to overstate the importance of the Bible as the foundation of belief and action for all Christians. That's why he cares so deeply about helping students explore the Bible as fully as possible, so they can understand it as clearly as possible.

Doug and his wife, Cora-Fay, enjoy traveling, and their favorite destination is Israel, where the reality of Biblical events comes alive in a powerful way. They also like watching movies, especially those that explore contemporary issues. Doug is also an eager chess player and usually has a couple of email games going with friends, including former Ouachita students. 

Areas of Expertise

Featured Courses Taught:

  • Psalms, Wisdom, and Narratives
  • Pentateuch
  • Biblical Hebrew
  • Biblical Exegesis
  • Introduction to Philosophy

Featured Publications:

  • “The Babylonians.” In Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary, edited by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2020.
  • “Ezra-Nehemiah.” In Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther, by Douglas J. E. Nykolaishen and Andrew J. Schmutzer. "Teach the Text Commentary Series." Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2018.
  • “Ezra 10:3: Solemn Oath? Renewed Covenant? New Covenant?” In Covenant in the Persian Period: From Genesis to Chronicles, edited by Richard J. Bautch and Gary N. Knoppers. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 2015, pp. 355-374.
  • "The Restoration of Israel by God's Word in Three Episodes from Ezra-Nehemiah." In Unity and Disunity in Ezra-Nehemiah: Redaction, Rhetoric and Reader, edited by Mark J. Boda and Paul L. Redditt. Hebrew Bible Monographs 17. Sheffield: Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2008, pp. 176-199.

Involvement

Doug is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), and has presented papers at National, International, and Regional Meetings of SBL, and the National Meeting of ETS. He has experience in many areas of ministry, including preaching, Bible teaching, discipleship training, leading small groups, training small group leaders, pastoral counseling, drama, and public debate in defense of Christianity.  For four years he was the pastor of a church in western Canada. He has spoken at churches in the U.S., Canada, and Scotland.

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