Carol M. Bechtel

Short Name: Carol M. Bechtel
Full Name: Bechtel, Carol M., 1959-
Birth Year: 1959

Carol Bechtel has served as professor of Old Testament at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, since 1994. She is a graduate of Hope College and Western Theological Seminary, and she received her Ph.D. in Old Testament from Yale University. Bechtel preaches and teaches widely and is the author of several books, including Esther: A Commentary for Teaching and Preaching (Interpretation, WJK, 2002). She is a General Synod Professor of Theology in the Reformed Church in America and has served as president of the RCA’s General Synod (1998/1999) and as moderator of its General Synod Council (1999/2000). She lives in Holland, Michigan, with her husband, Tom Mullens, where they enjoy a growing group of children and grandchildren. Her interests include singing, cooking, gardening, and the Celtic harp. She served on the editorial committee for Psalms for All Seasons (2012) and for Lift Up Your Hearts (2013).

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Texts by Carol M. Bechtel (5)sort descendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
A hymn of joy today we raiseCarol M. Bechtel (Author)2
At the crossroads of decisionCarol M. Bechtel (Author)2
Deliver me, O God my strengthCarol M. Betchel (Author)2
O when will we see justice done?Carol Betchel (Author)4
What Adam's disobedience costCarol M. Bechtel, b. 1959 (Author (st. 5))English2

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