If you are going to use my studies, you may want to know a bit about me. My name is Diedrik Nelson. I am a retired Lutheran pastor (ELCA). I was born in 1934 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and I grew up in Lead, South Dakota. I received a BA from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, with majors in mathematics and philosophy, in 1956; a BD from Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1960; A ThM in 1961 and PhD in 1964 from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. I was ordained in 1964 and have served parishes in Groton, Pierre, Watertown and Brandon, South Dakota. I have taught Scripture at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, for Mt. Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota, courses and seminars for The Shalom Center at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, and private tutoring in Greek and Scripture.

   I am now retired from active ministry and I live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I prepare these studies for a group of Lutheran and Episcopal lay and clergy who meet each week to discuss the readings for the coming Sunday.

    My email address is: danelson@bigfoot.com.