*Noteworthy publications in my field of study: for samples, see https://independent.academia.edu/CharlesPuskas Now available: Hebrews, General Letters, and Revelation (Cascade Books; Wipf and Stock, 2016) An Introduction to the New Testament with C. Michael Robbins, Cascade/Wipf and Stock, 2011); also published by Cambridge: Luterworth Press, 2012 An Introduction to the Gospels and Acts with David Crump (Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2008); also available on Kindle and Logos.com The Letters of Paul: An Introduction with Mark Reasoner (2nd ed.; Liturgical Press, 2013); The Conclusion of Luke-Acts: The Significance of Acts 28:16-31 (Pickwick Publications; Wipf & Stock, 2010); now available on Kindle, 2016! *Ph.D. in Biblical Languages and Literature from Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri (doctoral advisor, Robert F. O'Toole, S.J.). I taught at several colleges and universities (religious studies) in the Midwest and also served as a pastor (United Methodist) in several congregations. I am currently an active member of a Lutheran (ELCA) congregation.