Rolf Jacobson is Dean of the Faculty, Professor of Old Testament, and the Alvin N. Rogness Chair of Scripture, Theology, and Ministry at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, Minnesota). He is a frequent contributor to Word & World. His latest books are Divine Laughter: Preaching and the Serious Business of Humor (with Karl Jacobson) and Introducing the Old Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey (with Michael Chan).