A Lifetime in the Church and the University

"Tony Thiselton has led an exceptional life--in fact, one much more exceptional than I realized, and I have known him for over thirty years! This autobiography is not just an account of a life, but it is a delightful and instructive recounting of a fascinating and accomplished spiritual and academic adventure. A dominating idea that clearly emerges is how, despite physical and health problems that would have deterred a lesser person, Tony's Christian faith and dedication to the church have resulted in great things for the academy. We can all be thankful to God for such a life well lived."

--Stanley E. Porter, Dean, Professor of New Testament, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada



"This autobiography, with its many photographs and humorous memories, is a delight to read. What an interesting and fruitful life Tony has led, and how much family, friends, students, and colleagues have owed to him and have benefited particularly from the richness of his writing."

--Professor James D. G. Dunn, Professor of Divinity emeritus, University of Durham, Durham, UK



"This is classic Thiselton--ranging over all his many interests with a meticulous eye for detail, a gentle sense of humor, and an overriding concern for the glory of God and spread of the gospel. Having accompanied him as a friend and colleague over the last three decades, it was instructive and interesting to read Tony's take on aspects of the journey we have shared in scholarship and the academic life, as well as in the church and ministry. I don't know how he has managed to achieve it all, but I'm grateful and wish him well for the future."

--Richard A. Burridge, Dean, King's College London, UK



"This book is not merely a walk down memory lane with a devoted Christian and a superlative scholar. Rather, Thiselton provides a basis for reflecting on providence, precociousness, piety, illness--and humor."

--Klyne Snodgrass, professor, North Park University, Chicago, IL