BOERS, HENDRIKUS.
Papers, 1963-1997.
MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION NUMBER 325
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CITATION: Hendrikus Boers papers, MSS 325, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University.
Hendrikus Wouterus Boers was born in Ermelo, South Africa, on 3 February 1928. He attended the University of Pretoria (B.A. 1952, M.A. 1955, B.D. 1956) and the University of Bonn (Doctor of Theology, 1962). After completing his doctoral degree, Boers accepted an appointment as Assistant Professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 1969, and later attained the rank of Professor. While at Candler, Boers served administrative roles in both Candler and the Graduate Division of Religion in the New Testament Department, in the Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree program, and in the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree program. He retired in 1997 and currently holds the title Professor Emeritus.
Boers has published widely. His books include The Diversity of New Testament Christological Concepts and the Confession of Faith (1962), What is New Testament Theology?: The Rise of Criticism and the Problem of a Theology of the New Testament (1979), Who Was Jesus?: The Historical Jesus and the Synoptic Gospels (1989), The Justification of the Gentiles: Paul's Letters to the Galatians and Romans (1994), and Christ in the Life of the Believer: In Place of a Christology of Paul (2005).
Boers lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Ida. They have three children.
The Hendrikus Boers papers document Boers' lengthy career as a New Testament scholar, educator, and leader at Candler School of Theology. They include correspondence with Emory colleagues, other scholars, and publishers; drafts of writings and outlines of lectures, and files related to the administration of the New Testament Department and several degree programs in Candler and in the Graduate Division of Religion in Emory University. The papers are organized into five series:
Series 1: Correspondence, 1963-1997. 1.67 cubic ft. Arranged alphabetically by last name.
These files contain Boers' correspondence with other Biblical scholars, Emory colleagues, publishers of his work, and former students. Both incoming and copies of outgoing letters are included. Some of the correspondence is in languages other than English; most notably, German and Afrikaans. Files in this series are arranged alphabetically by correspondent's last name, or by start of name for publishers and other corporate entities.
Series 2: Writings and Lectures, undated. .47 cubic ft. Arranged alphabetically by title.
In this series are manuscript drafts of writings by Boers, including detailed outlines for lectures delivered to his classes. There are several folders of introductory lectures on the New Testament. Other topics include issues in the interpretation of the New Testament, Christology of the New Testament, and the message of Jesus. Files are arranged alphabetically according to the titles supplied by Boers.
Series 3: Research, 1967, 1988. .2 cubic ft. Arranged chronologically.
This series consists of two folders of correspondence, proposals, and supporting materials for grant and scholarship applications filed by Boers. Included are applications for an American Association of Theological Schools research grant awarded for the 1968-1969 academic year and an Emory University Research fund grant awarded for 1989-1990. This series is arranged chronologically.
Series 4: Administrative Files, 1963-1996. 3.33 cubic ft. Arranged alphabetically by folder title.
The files in this series document Boers' role as an administrator in Candler School of Theology. Included are correspondence, committee minutes, reports, and other documents related to the administration of the New Testament Department, and the MDiv and MTS degree programs (including the Honors programs for each of these degrees). There are detailed files on admission of students to the New Testament Department, including candid evaluations of both successful and unsuccessful applicants. Because of this and other confidential student information found throughout the files, the series is restricted.
Series 5: Classes, 1970-1977. .33 cubic ft. Arranged alphabetically by title.
This series is comprised of files related to classes taught by Boers. Most notable is CP 400, an interdisciplinary seminar held on topics in theology and religious studies. This series is restricted because of the presence of student writings and other confidential materials.
BOX FOLDER DESCRIPTION/DATES Series 1: Correspondence, 1963-1997 1 1 Abingdon Press, 1992 1 2 Albrecht, Timothy, undated 1 3 Altizer, Thomas, 1968-1984 1 4 Ault Stiflung, 1994-1997 1 5 Aune, David, 1988 1 6 Beker, Chris, 1981-1994 1 7 Betz, Dieter, 1967-1993 1 8 Biblical Theology Bulletin, 1984-1986 1 9 Blount, Brian, 1989-1993 1 10 Blumenthal, David, 1977 1 11 Bosch, David, 1992-1993 1 12 Brammer, Ross, 1983 1 13 Braun, Herbert, 1968-1991 1 14 Brown, Delwin, 1974-1982 1 15 Calberson, 1990-1991 1 16 Carrez, Maurice, 1987-1988 1 17 Cesar, Ely, 1982-1984 1 18 Chevallier, Max-Alain, 1987-1990 1 19 Cobb, John, 1991 1 20 Collins, Adela, 1986-1989 1 21 Collins, John, 1989-1991 1 22 Cook, John, 1985-1990 1 23 Combrink, Bernard, 1981-1989 1 24 Craddock, Fred, 1979-1986 1 25 Crawford, Robert, 1991 1 26 Crim, Keith, 1975-1987 1 27 Culpepper, Alan, 1980-1983 1 28 Dahl, Nils, 1976-1977 1 29 Dowd, Sharyn, 1982-1987 1 30 Duling, Dennis, 1979-1983 1 31 Dykes, David, 1982-1990 1 32 Egger, Wilhelm, 1989 1 33 Elliott, Neil, 1990 1 34 Engels, Elmar, 1969-1980 1 35 Fehderau, Harold, 1978 1 36 Flynn, Tom, 1983-1984 1 37 Fortress, 1976-1989 1 38 Fowler, Jim, 1985-1986 1 39 Funk, Bob, 1970-1990 1 40 Furnish, Vic, 1987-1994 1 41 Garrett, Sue, 1987-1993 1 42 Gerstenberger, Erhard, 1978-1994 1 43 Gray, Rebecca, 1989 1 44 Greimas, A.J., 1986-1987 1 45 Grimes, Joseph, 1981-1983 1 46 Gunderson, Gary, 1987 1 47 Gutgemanns, Erhardt, 1976-1977 1 48 Hadidian, Dikran, 1978-1982 1 49 Hansen, Walter, 1983 1 50 Harper and Row, 1987-1989 1 51 Harrill, Albert, 1994 1 52 Hays, Richard, 1982-1986 1 53 Hedrick, Charles, 1980 1 54 Hellholm, David, 1979-1984 1 55 Hester, Carl, 1979 1 56 Hester, Jim, 1976-1984 1 57 Hurtado, Larry, 1979-1982 1 58 Interpretation, 1972-1988 1 59 Jalmo, Gun, 1981 1 60-61 Jennings, Ted, 1980-1992 1 62 Jewett, Robert, 1979-1985 1 63 Johnstone, William, 1991 1 64 Journal of Religion, 1988 1 65 Kaufmann, Gordon, 1973-1979 1 66 Kio, Stephen, 1983-1987 1 67 Kitzberger, Ingrid Rosa, 1988-1993 1 68 Klaiman, Miriam, 1983 1 69 Koester, Helmut, 1979-1980 1 70 Kraftchick, Steve, 1984-1993 1 71 Kraftchick, Steve, 1994-1997 1 72 Krois, John, 1989 1 73 Kuiper, Gerard, 1971-1989 2 1 Laney, Jim, 1969-1989 2 2 Leclerc, Ivor, 1972-1992 2 3 Letis, Ted, 1989 2 4 Lord, Gerald, 1989 2 5 Louw, Johannes, 1976-1992 2 6 Ilamas, E., 1980 2 7 Longacre, Robert, 1978-1985 2 8 Lowen, Jacob, 1974-1990 2 9 Lorenzmeier, Theodore, 1972-1982 2 10 Louw, J.R., 1987 2 11 Mack, Burton, 1979-1982 2 12 Malbon, Elizabeth Struthers, 1983-1984 2 13 McCant, Jerry, 1989 2 14 McKnight, Ed, 1980-1983 2 15 Miller, E.J., 1985 2 16 Miller, Max and Julene, 1981 2 17 Mickiewicz, Dennis, 1981, undated 2 18 Moore, Steven, 1989 2 19 Morgan, Robert, 1983-1985 2 20 Naude, Byers, 1991 2 21 Nida, Eugene, 1973-1974 2 22 New Testament Studies, 1974-1988 2 23 Ogden, Schubert, 1975-1979 2 24 O'Grady, John F., 1992 2 25 Olsson, Birger, 1981-1985 2 26 Perkins, Pheme, 1991 2 27 Perrin, Norman, 1971-1976 2 28 Perspectives in Religious Studies, 1983-1986 2 29 Pesch, Otto, 1989 2 30 Peterson, Norman, 1981-1986 2 31 du Plessis, Paul, 1984-1990 2 32 Polzin, Robert, 1980-1988 2 33 Pregeant, Russell, 1980 2 34 Quarterly Review, 1983 2 35 Rebell, Walter, 1984-1990 2 36 Rensberger, David, 1990 2 37 Richard, Earl, 1983 2 38 Rich, William, 1972-1978 2 39 Roetzel, Cal, 1995 2 40 Rollmann, Hans, 1980-1982 2 41 Rudolph, Kurt, 1980-1986 2 42 Saliers, Don, 1984 2 43 Sanders, Jack, 1966-1989 2 44 Scroggs, Robin, 1986 2 45 Sebba, Gregor, 1973-1982 2 46 Scanlin, Harold P., 1986 2 47-49 Schoenborn, Paul, 1963-1993 2 50 Schottroff, Luise, 1969-1983 2 51 Schwarzwaller, Klaus, 1979-1980 2 52 Scobie, Charles, 1990 2 53 Smith, Moody, 1983-1985 2 54 Solle, Dorothee, 1972-1980 2 55 Spencer, Richard, 1978-1980 2 56 Stendahl, Krister, 1973-1976 2 57 Strecker, Georg, 1973-1994 2 58 Talbert, Charles, 1979-1987 2 59 Tannehill, Bob, 1979-1984 2 60 Theology Today, 1987 2 61 du Toit, Andre, 1974-1992 2 62 Tomasello, Mike, 1982 2 63 Tucker, Gene, 1973-1990 2 64 United Bible Societies, 1975-1988 2 65 Via, Dan, 1980-1983 2 66 Verner, David, 1982-1983 2 67 Vielhauer, Philipp, 1972-1978 2 68 Voeglin, Eric, 1980 2 69 Volek, Jaroslav, 1969-1970 2 70 Vorster, Willem, 1976-1993 2 71 de Waard, Jan, 1983-1987 2 72 van der Walt, I.J., 1984 2 73 Weber, Ted, 1970-1993 2 74 Westerholm, Stephen, 1991 2 75 White, John L., 1974-1980 2 76 Wuellner, Wilhelm, 1976-1983 Series 2: Writings and Lectures, undated 2 77 Christology of the New Testament, undated 2 78 Contemporary Issues in New Testament Interpretation, undated 2 79 The Hellenistic Background of the New Testament Church, undated 2 80 In Search of the Message of Jesus, undated 2 81-82 Introduction to the Study of the New Testament, undated 3 1-2 Introduction to the Study of the New Testament, undated 3 3 Introduction to the Theology of the New Testament, undated 3 4-5 John's Gospel, Notes, undated 3 6 Old Testament Studies, undated 3 7 Pauline Seminar, I Thess., undated Series 3: Research, 1967, 1988 3 8 Emory Research Fund, 1988 3 9 Scholarships, Sabbatical, 1967