Stephen E. Fowlis Professor of Theology at Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland. He has written both in the area of New Testament and theological hermeneutics, and specializes in Pauline studies. His books includePhilippians: The Two Horizonsin the New Testament Commentary Series;Reading Scripture with the Church: Toward a Theological Hermeneuticwith A.K.M. Adam, Kevin Vanhoozer, and Francis Watson; andTheological Interpretation of Scripture.

"Fowl brings his considerable gifts in theological interpretation to the profound theological message of the Letter to the Ephesians. The result is a refreshingly irenic commentary that reflects a thorough knowledge of the critical discussions while eschewing lengthy debate." --Andrew T. Lincoln, Portland Professor of New Testament, University of Gloucestershire "Fowl's rich volume on this rich letter displays his careful reading of the text that yields a truly theological commentary. I enthusiastically commend it." --Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology, St. Mary's Seminary and University "Fowl's contribution is to provide us with a fine example of how careful exegesis and theological interpretation are of a piece, the one funding the other for a reading of Ephesians that will benefit both church and academy." --Robert W. Wall, Paul T. Walls Professor of Scripture and Wesleyan Studies, Seattle Pacific University