Jack Levison

Jack Levison is a distinguished biblical scholar, author, and teacher, recognized for his expertise in pneumatology—the study of the Holy Spirit. He holds the W. J. A. Power Chair of Old Testament Interpretation and Biblical Hebrew at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University (SMU). His scholarship is marked by a deep engagement with both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, offering fresh insights into the role of the Spirit in Scripture and Christian life.

Dr. Levison earned his B.A. from Wheaton College, followed by an M.A. from Christ’s College, Cambridge University, and a Ph.D. from Duke University. Throughout his career, he has received numerous prestigious awards and grants, including support from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the National Humanities Center. His academic contributions have been widely recognized, with his book A Boundless God winning a 2021 Christianity Today Book Award.

A prolific writer, Dr. Levison has authored numerous books, including Fresh Air: The Holy Spirit for an Inspired Life and Forty Days with the Holy Spirit, which make complex theological concepts accessible to general readers. He has also written for publications such as the Huffington Post and Relevant.com, demonstrating his ability to bridge the gap between academia and popular faith discussions.

A prolific writer, Dr. Levison has authored numerous books, including Forty Days with the Holy Spirit and Seven Secrets of the Spirit-Filled Life, and a three-volume set of articles, In Search of the Spirit, all of which make complex theological concepts accessible to general readers. He has also written for publications such as the Huffington Post, Relevant.com, and (with Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison) CT.com, which bridge the gap between academia and popular faith discussions.

Beyond his scholarship, Dr. Levison is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring students. He and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison, have served for four years as faculty-in-residence at SMU, fostering a vibrant intellectual and spiritual community.