E. EARLE ELLIS & GERALD F. HAWTHORNE

In 2010, two giants in New Testament Studies passed away. Both are good friend one towards another. E. Earle Ellis (d. March 2, 2010) and Gerald Hawthorne (d. August 4, 2010). Hawthorne and Ellis were roommates while studying in Wheaton College more than fifty years ago. Ellis'  first monograph is a study on Paul's used of the Old Testament. Ellis last unfinished work is a commentary on 1 Corinthians for the prestigious International Critical Commentary. Hawthorne was an expert in Greek. His Word Biblical Commentary on Paul's letter to the Philippians may serve as one of the best commentaries on the Epistle. Hawthorne was a kind and humble scholar. I am reminded of several e-mail conversations with him some fifteen years ago. I will never forget for his generosity for granting me free copy of his commentary on Philippians (with his autograph on it) as a gift upon my graduation.