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INTRODUCTION TO VOL.3, NO. 1.1 
 
 

SAMUEL DERESSA, editor 
(Concordia University, Saint Paul, Minnesota) 

 
 
 

In this supplemental issue, we are privileged to present a series of insightful chapters authored by Dr. 
Jostein Ådna, a distinguished scholar whose interdisciplinary approach illuminates the profound 
connections between the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. With a rich academic background shaped 
by rigorous theological studies in Oslo, Tübingen, and Jerusalem, Dr. Ådna brings a wealth of knowledge 
and a nuanced perspective to this intricate field of study. Currently serving as Professor of New 
Testament at the School of Mission and Theology in Stavanger, Norway, his contributions to biblical 
scholarship are both significant and highly regarded. 
 
The chapters included in this volume are the culmination of a series of seminars led by Dr. Ådna at the 
Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. These seminars provided a collaborative space for 
theological reflection and dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of the continuities and distinctives 
within the Judeo-Christian scriptures. Dr. Ådna’s meticulous analysis and engaging pedagogy have 
resulted in a body of work that not only advances academic discourse but also enriches the broader 
theological community’s comprehension of these sacred texts. 
 
As we engage with Dr. Ådna’s scholarship, we are invited to consider the textual, historical, and 
theological dimensions that underpin the relationship between the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. 
His work challenges readers to explore these connections with both intellectual rigor and an appreciation 
for the enduring legacy of these canonical writings. 


