Background
Bowley, James Eric was born on August 30, 1962 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Eric Herald Tonkin and Dorene Norma Bowley.
religious studies educator researcher
Bowley, James Eric was born on August 30, 1962 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Eric Herald Tonkin and Dorene Norma Bowley.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Grace College, 1984. Certified, Jerusalem University College, 1986. Master of Philosophy, Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Religion, 1992.
Doctor of Philosophy, Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Religion, 1992.
Adjunct professor University Cincinnati, 1991—1992. Associate professor King College, Bristol, Tennessee, 1995—2002. Associate professor religious studies Millsaps College, Jackson, since 2002.
Editor Dead Sea scrolls project Biblical Archaeology Society, New York City, 1992—1995. Editor Dead Sea Scroll Foundation, Jerusalem, since 2002. Consultant Exploreum Museum, Mobile, Alabama.
President graduate school alumni Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati. Advisory Jewish Culture Organization, Jackson, Mississippi.
Director Mississippians Educating for Smart Justice, Jackson, Mississippi, 2002—2005. Member of Society Biblical Literature.
Married Bonnie Epp; children: Spencer, Karissa, Austin, Sophia.