Jerry Camery-Hoggatt is emeritus professor of New Testament and narrative theology at Vanguard University. His publications include two books on the Gospel of Mark, two on interpretive method, one on gossip and the spiritual journey, a historical novel set in first-century Rome, a novel set in thirteenth-century Wales, a book of Lenten reflections based on the life of John the Baptist, two Christmas novellas, a collection of short stories, and an illustrated children’s book.