Mark J. Boda

Mark joined the College in 2003 after teaching for nine years at what is now Ambrose University/Seminary in Calgary (formerly Canadian Bible College/Canadian Theological Seminary). A graduate of Cambridge University (PhD), he has authored 12 books, edited 19 volumes of collected essays, and written over 100 articles on various topics related to the Old Testament and Christian Theology.

He serves on the Committee on Bible Translation, responsible for the New International Version and is a past president of the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies and program secretary of the Institute for Biblical Research. Key areas of interest include Old Testament Theology, prayer and penitence in Old Testament and Christian Theology, Babylonian and Persian Period Hebrew Books and History (Jeremiah, Lamentations, Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi), the Book of the Twelve (Minor Prophets), Isaiah, Judges, and Psalms.

Mark enjoys mentoring students, whether in our professional or research degrees. In the latter, he has guided over 55 doctoral students and over 20 masters students to successful defence and served as external examiner for doctoral defences at academic institutions in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada.  He teaches with enthusiasm about the Old Testament and its continued relevance to the Christian life today.

Accreditations

PhD

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, UK

MDiv

Westminster Theological Seminary

Philadelphia, PA

BTh

Ambrose University (Canadian Bible College)

Calgary, AB

Professor of Old Testament

Room 223

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Current Course List

OT 6R1080 / NT 6R1090

Septuagint Studies

Instructor icon Stanley E. Porter

Fall

2025

In-Person Class

OT 3P1150/5P1130 (OT 3P1280)

Persian Period Prophecy: Haggai-Malachi Exegesis

Instructor icon Mark J. Boda

Fall

2025

BS

CC

In-Person/Livestream (Synchronous)

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Publications

Crossing Borders Between the Domestic and the Wild

Crossing Borders Between the Domestic and the Wild

Mark J. Boda
Dalit Rom-Shiloni

2024

Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament: A Discourse Analysis of the Hebrew Bible

Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament: A Discourse Analysis of the Hebrew Bible

Mark J. Boda
Mary Conway
Daniel I. Block

2022

Riddles and Revelations: Explorations into the Relationship between Wisdom and Prophecy in the Hebrew Bible

Riddles and Revelations: Explorations into the Relationship between Wisdom and Prophecy in the Hebrew Bible

Mark Boda
Russell Meek
William R. Osborne

2018

Inner Biblical Allusion in the Poetry of Wisdom and Psalms

Inner Biblical Allusion in the Poetry of Wisdom and Psalms

Mark J. Boda
Russell Meek
William R. Osborne

2018

The Heartbeat Of Old Testament Theology: Three Creedal Expressions

The Heartbeat Of Old Testament Theology: Three Creedal Expressions

Mark J. Boda
Craig Evans

2017

Exploring Zechariah, Volume 1: The Development Of Zechariah And Its Role Within The Twelve (Ancient Near East Monographs)

Exploring Zechariah, Volume 1: The Development Of Zechariah And Its Role Within The Twelve (Ancient Near East Monographs)

Mark J. Boda

2017

Exploring Zechariah, Volume 2: The Development And Role Of Biblical Traditions In Zechariah (Ancient Near East Monographs)

Exploring Zechariah, Volume 2: The Development And Role Of Biblical Traditions In Zechariah (Ancient Near East Monographs)

Mark J. Boda

2017

The Book Of Zechariah

The Book Of Zechariah

Mark J. Boda

2016

The Book Of The Twelve & The New Form Criticism

The Book Of The Twelve & The New Form Criticism

Mark J. Boda
Michael H. Floyd
Colin M. Toffelmire

2015

Return To Me: A Biblical Theology Of Repentance

Return To Me: A Biblical Theology Of Repentance

Mark J. Boda

2015

Why? How Long? Studies On Voice(s) Of Lamentation Rooted In Biblical Hebrew Poetry

Why? How Long? Studies On Voice(s) Of Lamentation Rooted In Biblical Hebrew Poetry

LeAnn Snow Flesher
Carol J. Dempsey
Mark J. Boda

2014

Prophets, Prophecy, And Ancient Israelite Historiography

Prophets, Prophecy, And Ancient Israelite Historiography

Mark J. Boda
Lissa Wray Beal

2013

The Words Of The Wise Are Like Goads: Engaging Qoheleth In The 21st Century

The Words Of The Wise Are Like Goads: Engaging Qoheleth In The 21st Century

Mark J. Boda
Tremper Longman III
Christian G. Rata

2013

Daughter Zion: Her Portrait, Her Response

Daughter Zion: Her Portrait, Her Response

Mark J. Boda
Carol J. Dempsey
LeAnn Snow Flesher

2012

Dictionary Of The Old Testament: Prophets (IVP Bible Dictionary)

Dictionary Of The Old Testament: Prophets (IVP Bible Dictionary)

Mark J. Boda
Gordon McConvile

2012

Let Us Go Up To Zion

Let Us Go Up To Zion

Mark J. Boda
Iain Provan

2012

1 And 2 Chronicles (Cornerstone Biblical Commentary)

1 And 2 Chronicles (Cornerstone Biblical Commentary)

Mark J. Boda

2010

From The Foundations To The Crenellations: Temple Rebuilding Texts In The Ancient Near East And Hebrew Bible

From The Foundations To The Crenellations: Temple Rebuilding Texts In The Ancient Near East And Hebrew Bible

Mark J. Boda
Jamie Novotny

2010

A Severe Mercy

A Severe Mercy

Mark J. Boda

2009

Translating The New Testament: Text, Translation, Theology

Translating The New Testament: Text, Translation, Theology

Stanley E. Porter

Mark J. Boda

2009

Seeking The Favor Of God: Volume 3-The Impact Of Penitential Prayer Beyond Second Temple Judaism

Seeking The Favor Of God: Volume 3-The Impact Of Penitential Prayer Beyond Second Temple Judaism

Mark J. Boda
Richard Falk
Rodney Werline

2009

Tradition In Transition: Haggai And Zechariah 1-8 In The Trajectory Of Hebrew Theology

Tradition In Transition: Haggai And Zechariah 1-8 In The Trajectory Of Hebrew Theology

Mark J. Boda
Michael Floyd

2008

Unity And Disunity In Ezra-Nehemiah: Redaction, Rhetoric, And Reader

Unity And Disunity In Ezra-Nehemiah: Redaction, Rhetoric, And Reader

Mark J. Boda
Paul L. Redditt

2008

Seeking The Favor Of God: Volume 2-The Development Of Penitential Prayer In Second Temple Judaism

Seeking The Favor Of God: Volume 2-The Development Of Penitential Prayer In Second Temple Judaism

Mark J. Boda
Daniel K. Falk
Rodney A. Werline

2007

After God’s Own Heart: The Gospel According To David

After God’s Own Heart: The Gospel According To David

Mark J. Boda

2007

Seeking The Favor Of God: Volume I-The Origins Of Penitential Prayer In Second Temple Judaism

Seeking The Favor Of God: Volume I-The Origins Of Penitential Prayer In Second Temple Judaism

Mark J. Boda
Daniel K. Falk
Rodney A. Werline

2006

Repentance In Christian Theology

Repentance In Christian Theology

Mark J. Boda
Gordon T. Smith

2006

Haggai, Zechariah (NIV Application Commentary)

Haggai, Zechariah (NIV Application Commentary)

Mark J. Boda

2004

Bringing Out The Treasure: Inner Biblical Allusion In Zechariah 9-14

Bringing Out The Treasure: Inner Biblical Allusion In Zechariah 9-14

Mark J. Boda
Michael Floyd

2003

Haggai & Zechariah Research: A Bibliographic Survey

Haggai & Zechariah Research: A Bibliographic Survey

Mark J. Boda

2003

Praying The Tradition: The Origin And Use Of Tradition In Nehemiah 9

Praying The Tradition: The Origin And Use Of Tradition In Nehemiah 9

Mark J. Boda

1999