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Andrew Byers teaches in the Cambridge Theological Federation as Lecturer in New Testament at Ridley Hall. Before moving to Cambridge in 2021, he served as Director of the Free Church Track and Lecturer in New Testament at Cranmer Hall, St John's College, Durham University. Originally from the States, Andy has 13 years of pastoral ministry experience and he writes not only for the academy but also for wider audiences and the church. He read Forestry at the University of Georgia, earned an MDiv at Beeson Divinity School of Samford University, and received a ThM at Duke Divinity School.

Luke began theological studies with a BA (Hons) in Theology at Heythrop College, University of London, graduating with high First Class Honours, and being awarded the Marcus Ward Prize for Excellence in New Testament Studies. Luke then undertook an M.Phil. in New Testament and Early Christianity at Cambridge under the supervision of Professor Judith M. Lieu, funded by an Isaac Newton Boak Award, and graduating with Distinction, followed by undertaking a Ph.D.