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Dr. William B. Fullilove

Education
Princeton University, A.B.
Reformed Theological Seminary, MDiv
The Catholic University of America, MA, Ph.D.
About Dr. Fullilove

Dr. William B. Fullilove is Professor of Old Testament and Dean of Students at RTS New York City. His teaching and research focus on biblical languages, Old Testament theology, and the practical application of Scripture. Passionate about equipping students for ministry, Dr. Fullilove combines academic scholarship with pastoral experience to prepare future leaders.

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bfullilove@rts.edu
Articles
Dr. William Fullilove
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Confessing With the Catechisms

Following centuries of the Christian church, when we confess our sins in worship, we confess both the wrong we have done and the good we
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Interviews
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Do the Old Testament's commands apply today?
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New York City
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A Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew
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New York City
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Introduction to Hebrew
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A Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew
Introduction to Hebrew
Now that you've learned Hebrew, it's time to master it. Students who complete a basic grammar of biblical Hebrew must next practice their hard-won skill by interacting with full texts. In this comprehensive graded reader, Professor William Fullilove provides helpful notes and questions to walk you through full texts in a variety of genres: from narrative and law to psalms and wisdom literature. His graded approach, starting with simpler texts and progressing to higher complexity, gives you the confidence you need to progress in your understanding of biblical Hebrew. Your studies are valuable. Don't lose the ground you've gained—go farther. Hebrew parsing and vocabulary apps available at Google Play and on the App Store.
If you're learning Hebrew, why not enjoy it? Sadly, most students of biblical Hebrew quit their studies at the most crucial moment the transition from language basics to biblical exegesis. But you can flourish early on and progress further if you learn from the outset to read and explain biblical texts effectively. In this comprehensive introductory textbook, Professor William Fullilove covers the basics of biblical Hebrew morphology and syntax while developing skills in the beginner that are typically reserved for more advanced students. Hebrew study becomes rapidly rewarding as you start to appreciate nuances of God's Word that you would not be able to see in translation; understand how to appropriately use the best tools and secondary...
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About Dr. Fullilove

Bill earned a Ph.D. in Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures at The Catholic University of America. He completed his MDiv at RTS Orlando and serves as the Executive Pastor and Scholar in Residence at McLean Presbyterian Church in McLean, VA, a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America. Bill is also the Old Testament General Editor of the forthcoming Reformed Exegetical and Theological Commentary on Scripture series with Crossway. Bill previously had a business career working for Oliver Wyman & Co. as a management consultant. He is certified as a Field Associate for SIMA (System for Identifying Motivating Abilities), a Belbin Team Roles Consultant, and a Highlands Ability Battery Affiliate. Bill and his wife Jill have two children.

Publications

BOOKS

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  • “The Advent of Definiteness Marking in Aramaic.” in Mallephana Rabba: Aramaic Studies in Honor of Edward M. Cook, ed. A. Gross, S. Coleman, and A. Litke, Piscataway, NJ: Gorgias Press, 2023.
  • “Making Sense of שִׂמְחָה” in Hebrew for Life: Strategies for Learning, Retaining, and Reviving Biblical Hebrew, ed. Adam J. Howell, Benjamin L. Merkle, and Robert Plummer, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2020.
  • “Kings” in A Biblical Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2016.
  • “Aramaic.” Lexham Bible Dictionary. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012.
  • “Aramaic Script.” Lexham Bible Dictionary. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012.
  • “Bethany Beyond the Jordan.” Lexham Bible Dictionary. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012.
  • “Cuneiform.” Lexham Bible Dictionary. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012.
  • “Khirbet El-Kom.” Lexham Bible Dictionary. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012.
  • “Ugaritic.” Lexham Bible Dictionary. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012.

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  • "Ministering to the Marketplace: What Can a Pastor Do?” The Washington Institute for Articles Faith, Vocation, and Culture. April 30, 2026.
  • “Jesus, Jonah, and Culture Wars,” The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. March 25, 2026.
  • “Behemoth,” byFaith. September 14, 2025
  • “Failing the Next Generation on Faith and Work,” The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. February 13, 2025.
  • “Why is Joy So Hard to Experience?” The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. May 9, 2024.
  • “The Advent of Definiteness Marking in Aramaic.” in Mallephana Rabba: Aramaic Studies in Honor of Edward M. Cook, ed. A. Gross, S. Coleman, and A. Litke, Piscataway, NJ: Gorgias: Press, 2023
  • “Making Sense of שִׂמְחָה ” in Hebrew for Life: Strategies for Learning, Retaining, and Reviving Biblical Hebrew, ed. Adam J. Howell, Benjamin L. Merkle, and Robert Plummer, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2020.
  • “The Image of God: The Base Layer of Human Dignity,” The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. February 8, 2024
  • “A New Temperance Movement,” The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. February 4, 2023.
  • Confessing with the Catechisms,” Ministry and Leadership, Fall 2022.
  • “Union with Christ and the Curious Phenomenon of the Sports Fan,” The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. December 9, 2022.
  • “Reading to Be Wrong,” The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. August 12, 2021.
  • “‘Because I Want to?’- A Christian Approach to Desire and Vocational Calling,” The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. May 6, 2021.
  • “Stop ‘Letting Go and Letting God,’” The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. March 11, 2021.
  • “From Kuhn to Christ: Why the Old Testament Matters,” The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. January 28, 2021
  • “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Career Choices.” Knowing and Doing, Spring 2020.