Background
Elgvin, Torleif was born on February 21, 1950 in Steigen, Norway. Son of Torbjørn and Hjørdis Elgvin.
Elgvin, Torleif was born on February 21, 1950 in Steigen, Norway. Son of Torbjørn and Hjørdis Elgvin.
Master of Theology, Norwegian Lutheran School Theology, Oslo, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy in Qumran Studies, Hebrew University Jerusalem, 1998.
Minister Church Norway, Alta, 1980-1985. Director Caspari Center Biblical Studies, Jerusalem, 1986-1993. Research associate Norwegian Lutheran School Theology, Oslo, 1993-1996.
Associate professor Lutheran Theological Seminary, since 1997.
With Norwegian Air Force, 1969-1970.
Married Kirsti Melkeråen, January 7, 1978. Children: Olav, Johannes, Svein.