Sandra Richter, Ph.D.
Porter Center Room 7
Wednesdays 1:00-2:15; Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-6:15 pm
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Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic History, Hebrew language, the intersection of Hebrew Bible and Syro-Palestinian archaeology, and environmental theology.
- Deuteronomy
- Isaiah
- Archaeology and the Bible
- Environmental Theology
- The economies of the ancient Levant
- Military methods in the Ancient Near East
- Family systems in the tribal communities of the ancient world.
Internationally known for her work on Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic History, Dr. Richter brings the Old Testament to life by exploring the real people and real places from which it comes.
Richter is a graduate of Valley Forge University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and earned her doctorate from the Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Department of Harvard University in Hebrew Bible. A veteran of many years of leading student groups in archaeological excavation and historical geography classes in Israel, she has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary., Wesley Biblical Seminary and Wheaton College. She is recognized among the laity for her The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament and is currently working on a second in that series The Fifth Gospel: A Christian Entry into the Book of Isaiah (IVP Academic). Her current research involves a forthcoming commentary on Deuteronomy with Eerdmans. She is also the author of several adult Bible Curriculums with Seedbed and Harper Collins. Richter is a sought-after speaker in both academic and lay settings.
Read a review of Richter's most recent book, Stewards of Eden
https://www.thetorah.com/author/sandra-l-richter
https://hebraicthought.org/
https://www.biola.edu/blogs/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHn1TrRgQ-E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMhgaMVLHcY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpmtq-ZsqC4&authuser=0
https://seedbed.com/is-jesus-
Equipped with Chris Brookson Moody Radio. Here is the link to listen to the broadcast:
Work for Him broadcast, aired Dec. 6, 2018
https://www.iwork4him.com/
2025 Speaking Engagements
Friday & Saturday, September 26 & 27 The Sisterhood Conference 2025 at Covenant Church in Winterville NC. "A Woman's Wisdom from Proverbs 31" and "Ruth: A Woman of Hayil." Organizer: Jordan Sheets. Registration: https://
Saturday October 4 Launch Event! Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God's Good Earth. Santa Barbara Community Church, 1002 Cienequitas Road, Santa Barbara CA, 3:00-5:00 pm.
Friday & Saturday, October 10 & 11 The Mt. Hermon Women's Retreat at Mt. Hermon Camp and Conference Center, Santa Cruz, CA. "Real People, Real Places, Real Faith." Registration: https://www.
Sunday October 26 Preaching at Santa Barbara Community Church, "Luke 4 and the Fifth Servant Song"
Friday, November 14 Preaching at Westmont College Chapel, "Not Many Wise: A Testimony"
November 22 Institute for Biblical Research, the PhD Student's Luncheon, "Knowing Who You Work For" 11:30-1:00 pm
January 24-25 The Epic of Eden The Rose Church, Portland OR, Pastors Andrew & Julia Demazio, https://rosechurch.
February 12-14 The Mid Texas Annual Awakening for the Global Methodist Church
March 7 The Twin Lakes Bible Conference, Twin Lakes Church, Santa Cruz CA, Pastor Rene Schlaepfer
April 11 "Called 2026" Moody Bible Institute, Chicago IL. A one-day training event designed to equip women who serve in ministry leadership. Contact Professor Pamela L. McRae.
April 30-May 1 "Is it History? A Debate" Exiles in Babylon with Preston Sprinkle
June 21-27 NIV Translation Committee, Nashville TN
July 18-25 Eaton Rapids Family Camp, Eaton Rapids MI, contact@