Meet the authors & artist behind The 30-Minute Bible:
Craig G. Bartholomew, Paige P. Vanosky & Brother Martin Erspamer
Craig G. Bartholomew
Craig G. Bartholomew, Director of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, is a celebrated theologian and author known for his extensive work in biblical studies and philosophy.
His acclaimed publications, including The Drama of Scripture and Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics, have influenced students and scholars alike. Craig's current focus is a monumental multi-volume project, "The Old Testament and the Question of God," which seeks to explore the intricate narratives of the Old Testament and their relevance to contemporary questions about faith, existence, and the divine.
Paige P. Vanosky
Paige Peacock Vanosky brings a deeply personal and communal approach to biblical teaching, influenced by her formative years under the mentorship of Dr. Buckner Fanning at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio.
Her foundational principle - drawing circles instead of lines - has shaped her ministry and led to the creation of a Bible study that embraces diverse religious perspectives. This study laid the groundwork for The 30-Minute Bible, designed to provide an objective and approachable exploration of the Bible's narratives, making the text accessible to seekers and believers from all walks of life.
Meet the Artist: Brother Martin Erspamer, O.S.B.
Brother Martin Erspamer, a Benedictine monk at St. Meinrad Archabbey since 2005, is renowned for his liturgical art, spanning painting, illustration, ceramics, and stained glass. A graduate with an MFA from Boston University, Brother Martin has transformed over fifty worship spaces with his art, including his notable stained glass designs and sacred themed illustrations. His artwork, which has graced many OCP missal covers and includes contributions to The Roman Missal, Third Edition, reflects the Benedictine motto—"that in all things may God be glorified."
The images for each chapter of the book were created by Brother Martin.
Brother Martin's creative works invite deeper reflection and engagement with the sacred through their beauty and spiritual depth.