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Dr Freddy Hedley
Dean of Studies
Old Testamentand Biblical Hebrew
Freddy is Dean of Studies and teaches Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew. He holds a BA in History and English Literature, a PGCE in History, an MA in Kingdom Theology, and a PhD in Hebrew Bible from Kings College London. His research interests include: Hebrew poetry, especially lament poetry; exilic biblical literature; and the theological traditions of creation and covenant. Freddy lives in Churchdown with his wife Ali and their two daughters.
Published Works
Academic Papers
Podcast Appearances
Published Works
- Manfred Hedley, ‘Resurrection Life: A Four-Part Series’ (LICC, April 2024)
- Manfred Paul Hedley, Covenant in Conflict: A Dialogic Study of Contrasting Theological Ideas about Covenant in the Book of Lamentations (London: KCL, 2022)
- Freddy Hedley, ‘Pentecost’ in Guidelines: Bible Study for Today’s Ministry and Mission (May-Aug 2022), pp. 36-44
- Manfred Paul Hedley, The Book of Lamentations: The Cries of a Desolate City (Bible for Life Commentary, 2019): https://bibleforlife.co.uk/books/lamentations/
- Manfred P. Hedley, The Colossian Image: Paul’s Vision for Renewed Humanity and Life in Christ in Colossians (Alderway, 2016)
- Manfred Hedley, ‘Towards a Synthesis of East and West: Human Nature, Sin and Salvation in Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa’, Clarion Journal of Spirituality and Justice (Dec 2014)
- Manfred Hedley, ‘Hope Makes a Difference: Reading for Dominant Themes, Argument, and Theology in Lamentations’, Clarion Journal of Spirituality and Justice (Oct 2014)
- Freddy Hedley, The God of Page One: Rediscovering God’s Identity and Ours (Emblem, 2012)
- Freddy Hedley, Walking in Freedom: A Journey Through Galatians (Rehoboth Media, 2012)
- Bob Hopkins & Freddy Hedley, A Pioneer’s Understanding of the Church (ACPI, 2010)
- Freddy Hedley, Lessons from Antioch (Emblem, 2007, 2010)
- Bob Hopkins and Freddy Hedley, Coaching for Missional Leadership (Fresh Expressions & ACPI, 2008)
- Steven Croft, Bob Hopkins and Freddy Hedley, Listening for Mission (Church House Publishing, 2006)
Academic Papers
- ‘Covenant in the Book of Lamentations?’ (King’s College London Biblical Studies Research Seminar, London, 2025)
- ‘Covenant in Conflict in Lamentations 3’ (SBL Annual Meeting, San Diego, 2024)
- ‘Fasting and Lament as Spiritual Reorientation in Isaiah 58’ (WTC Public Lent Lecture, 2023)
- ‘Covenant and Conflict: The Case of Lamentations 3’ (OTSEM Annual Meeting, London, 2019)
- ‘The Pragmatics of Covenant in Lamentations 1’ (King’s College London Postgraduate Research Seminar, London, 2019)
- ‘The Dialogue of Sorrow, Blame, and Protest in Lamentations 1’ (OTSEM Annual Meeting, Oslo, 2018)
- ‘From Jacob’s Pillar to Solomon’s Temple: Boundary Markers to God’s Presence in Genesis 28 and Deuteronomy 16’ (Borders and Boundaries in Ancient Israel, Nottingham, 2018)
- ‘Undoing Justice: Comparing Micah’s Complaint with the Covenant Code in Exodus 21-23’ (SBL International, Berlin, 2017)
- ‘Women in Judges: Subversion of Patriarchy or Vision of Heterarchy?’ (WTC Conference, Bristol, 2016)
Podcast Appearances
- TheoDisc Podcast:
– Worship in the Old Testament, also on YouTube (Ep 45, 24 Oct 2024)
– Lamentations (Ep 3, 14 Nov 2022)
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