author
Charles F. Pfeiffer
1919–1976
A respected Bible scholar and teacher, he wrote with a rare gift for making archaeology, history, and Scripture feel connected and readable. His books and reference works helped generations of evangelical readers explore the world behind the Bible.
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Tell el Amarna and the Bible
by Charles F. Pfeiffer
About the author
Born in Philadelphia in 1919, Charles F. Pfeiffer became an American biblical scholar best known for writing and editing accessible works on biblical history, archaeology, and commentary. He studied at Moody Bible Institute, Temple University, Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary, Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary, and Dropsie College, and also pursued study at the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute and New York University.
Pfeiffer served as professor of ancient literatures at Central Michigan University and also taught at Gordon Divinity School, King's College, Lancaster School of the Bible, and Moody Bible Institute. His work moved comfortably between the classroom and the reference shelf, helping readers who wanted serious scholarship in clear language.
As an author, co-author, and editor, he contributed to widely used evangelical resources including Hebrews in the Everyman's Bible Commentary series, The Wycliffe Bible Commentary, and The Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia. He died in 1976, but his books continued to circulate among readers interested in the historical and literary background of the Bible.