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Marty Alan Michelson is Professor of Old Testament at Southern Nazarene University.

Marty maintains an active academic and advocacy profile engaging: Biblical Interpretation, Church Practice, Public Policy, Political Advocacy, Jewish History, Global Stewardship, and Human Personhood. Marty holds three earned Masters Degrees (in Religion and Marriage & Family Therapy) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of Manchester, U.K. He speaks to civic and faith based groups, engages politicians on issues of peacemaking, and teaches and preaches to and for the church.

As a scholar and as a person, Marty is committed to research that engages real human persons, effecting positive social change for the good of the world. Marty is Founder and Director of the Eupan Global Initiative (www.eupan.net) working to advance "the good for the all."

Marty's first book, Reconciling Violence and Kingship (Pickwick Publications) is forthcoming along with a commentary on Numbers from the New Beacon Bible Commentary Series.

Marty's wife, Robyn, contributes to his life in myriad ways and their children provide inspiration and vibrancy to a full family life. Marty tracks some of his audio presentations and sermons, reflections on personal reading, and advocacy work through various blogs or online resources accessible at: www.martymichelson.com