Beth LaNeel Tanner
The Rev. Dr. Norman and Mrs. Mary Kansfield Professor of Old Testament Studies
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Beth LaNeel Tanner is the Norman and Mary Professor of Old Testament Interpretation. She graduated from Purdue University, Eden Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. She was ordained by the New Brunswick Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. in October of 1997 and served the Larison’s Corner Presbyterian Church in Ringoes, NJ from 1997-1999. In 1998, Beth Tanner was appointed as the Visiting Assistant Professor of Old Testament and Assistant Professor of Old Testament in 1999. She became Full Professor in 2012.
As a scholar, Dr. Tanner specializes in Hebrew poetry, especially the psalms of lament. She has authored four books, The Book of Psalms NICOT commentary series, New Proclamation Year B 2012 Advent through Holy Week, The Psalms for Today, and The Psalms Through the Lens of Intertextuality Her current book projects include Ancient Israel and Judah: Historical and Social Context for Westminster John Knox Press and Psalms Book 1: A New Commentary from a Feminist Perspective for Liturgical Press. She is also a frequent contributor to workingpreacher.com.
In addition to here work, Dr. Tanner enjoys traveling, photography, and developing her culinary skills. She live in Somerset, NJ.
