Dr. Joel D. Ruark

Signum Tutorials Program • SPACE Preceptor

Biblical scholar and self-proclaimed "Tolkien Freak"

Vocationally, I am a scholar of the Hebrew Bible in the service of the global Christian Church. I am passionate to empower people around the world to read, understand and apply the Hebrew Bible better than before, both in its original languages and in translation. I am also keenly interested in expressions of Christian spirituality and thought during the medieval period, especially the writings of the Catholic abbot-turned-monk William of St Thierry. I am perpetually fascinated by "old stuff" in general, and "old stories" in particular, which is one reason why I remain absolutely captivated by Tolkien's legendarium!

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