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Kristofer Phan Coffman

Kristofer Phan Coffman

Assistant Professor of New Testament, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota

Dr. Kristofer Phan Coffman is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Religion and Cultures at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

His first book, “Harrowing the Gospels: A Cambodian (American) Rereading of Agriculture in Mark and Matthew” will be published in the Brill Biblical Interpretation Series in Fall 2025. He is the author of the book chapter “Christmas Cookies in Cambodia: The Bible and Race in America” in “Dialogues on: Race.”

In addition to his academic work, he has a keen interest in food and farming. Coffman has written popular articles on responsible consumption and agriculture, translates recipes for the award-winning new Nordic chef Mikkel Karstad and served as copy-editor and translation consultant on the forthcoming cookbook “SAOY: The Forgotten Flavors of Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine” by Chef Rotanak Ros.

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Genesis to Revelation: A Bible Overview

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Build a strong biblical foundation from Genesis to Revelation and gain the knowledge, confidence, and interpretive tools you need to lead, teach, and serve with clarity and purpose in your ministry.

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Crash Course: Church

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Learn how the church began, how it grew, how it’s changing—and how to talk about it in clear, meaningful ways so you can confidently guide others in their spiritual journey.

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The Gospel of Matthew: Life in the Way of God

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Gain a deeper understanding of Jesus’ life and teachings in the Gospel of Matthew—and learn how to live out his message with clarity, purpose, and faith in today’s world.

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