Leon Morris

About the Author

Leon Morris (1914–2006) was a distinguished New Zealand-born biblical scholar and theologian whose lifelong dedication to the study of the New Testament profoundly influenced evangelical thought worldwide. Educated at the University of New Zealand and Dallas Theological Seminary, he served as a warden at Tyndale House in Cambridge and later as a professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Renowned for his meticulous exegesis and accessible prose, Morris authored numerous commentaries that blend rigorous scholarship with practical insights for pastors, students, and lay readers alike. His works, including The First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians from the New International Commentary on the New Testament, The Gospel According to John from the same series, and The Gospel According to St. Luke: An Introduction and Commentary in the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries, remain essential resources for understanding the historical and theological depths of Scripture. Through his writings, Morris illuminated the grace and truth of the Gospel, leaving an enduring legacy in biblical interpretation.