Jim Harvey is a professor of biblical studies at Williamson College in Franklin, Tennessee. Prior to his retirement he was the pastor of churches in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and Tennessee. He holds degrees from the University of Oklahoma, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Gateway Seminary. He and his wife, Val, have been married for over 60 years and have two children, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Jim and Val have had a long career in writing books, Bible study curriculum, and magazine articles.