Authored books, edited volumes, book chapters, peer-reviewed articles, conference papers and proceedings, and forthcoming work spanning New Testament exegesis, Pauline theology, and Orthodox biblical hermeneutics.
Δικαίωση – Καταλλαγή – Τελική Κρίση στην προς Ρωμαίους Επιστολή. Συμβολή στην Παύλεια Σωτηριολογία
Jack Khalil
Justification – Reconciliation – Final Judgment in Romans: A Contribution to Pauline Soteriology (Written in Greek). Bibliotheca Biblica Series #30. Thessaloniki: P. Pournaras Publishing, 2004.
The Orthodox Church of Antioch from the 15th to the 18th Century: Towards a Proper Understanding of History
Jack Khalil (Editor)
The Orthodox Church of Antioch from the 15th to the 18th Century: Towards a Proper Understanding of History (Written in Arabic). Editor. Balamand Theological Conferences Series #5. Tripoli: St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology – University of Balamand, 2025.
Faith and Justification
Jack Khalil
"Faith and Justification." In Theological Anthropology, 500 Years after Martin Luther. Edited by C. Chalamet, K. Delikostantis, J. Getcha, and E. Parmentier. Studies in Systematic Theology 25. Leiden: Brill, 2021, pp. 161–181.
An Interpretation of Romans 3:21-26 Within its Proper Context
Jack Khalil
"An Interpretation of Romans 3:21-26 Within its Proper Context." In Participation, Justification and Conversion: Eastern Orthodox Interpretation of Paul and the Debate between Old and New Perspectives on Paul. Edited by Athanasios Despotis. Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament (WUNT) II/442. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2017. ISBN: 978-3-16-154140-7.
Peace, Mercy and Justice: Reconciling the World and Judging the World by God
Jack Khalil
"Peace, Mercy and Justice: Reconciling the World and Judging the World by God." In Just Peace: Orthodox Perspectives. Edited by S. Asfaw, A. Chehadeh, and M. Gh. Simion. Geneva: WCC Publications, 2012. ISBN: 978-2-8254-1554-2.
A Textual-Critical Study and Interpretation of the Liturgical Response "ἔλεον εἰρήνης, θυσίαν αἰνέσεως"
Jack Khalil
"A Textual-Critical Study and Interpretation of the Liturgical Response 'ἔλεον εἰρήνης, θυσίαν αἰνέσεως'." In Holy Scripture and the Ancient Word: Festschrift for Professor Ioannis Galanis. Thessaloniki: P. Pournaras Publishing, 2011.
Why Christians are Free from the Mosaic Law According to St. Paul
Jack Khalil
"Why Christians are Free from the Mosaic Law According to St. Paul" (Written in Estonian). In Usk ja Elu 9. Tallinn: EAOK, 2011. Original Title: Miks Kristlane on Apostel Pauluse Õpetuse Järgi Moosese Seaduse Alt Vaba.
Abraham in the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans
Jack Khalil
"Abraham in the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans" (Written in Greek). In Holy Scripture and the Contemporary Man: Festschrift for Professor Johannes Karavidopoulos. Thessaloniki: P. Pournaras Publishing, 2006. Original Title: Οι αναφορές στον Αβραάμ της προς Ρωμαίους επιστολής του Απ. Παύλου.
The Ecclesiology of St. Paul: One Church or United Churches. The Universal Dimension of the One Church in the Epistles of St. Paul
Jack Khalil
"The Ecclesiology of St. Paul: One Church or United Churches. The Universal Dimension of the One Church in the Epistles of St. Paul." Teologie și Viață, vol. 98, issues 5–8 (2022): 20–37. Iași: Doxologia.
A Study of St. John of Damascus' "Treatise of Icons": Biblical and Linguistic Approach
Jack Khalil
"A Study of St. John of Damascus' 'Treatise of Icons': Biblical and Linguistic Approach." Analogia, vol. 16 (2022): 98–100. Athens: Pemptousia.
The Meaning of the Expression "Chosen Holy Day" in the Irmos of the 8th Ode of Pascha
Jack Khalil
"The Meaning of the Expression 'Chosen Holy Day' in the Irmos of the 8th Ode of Pascha" (Written in Greek). Synthesis, vol. 7, issue 1 (2018): 84–89. Thessaloniki: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). Original Title: Σημασία Της Έκφρασης «Κλητη Ἁγία» Στον Ειρμί της Η΄ Ωδής Του Πάσχα.
Saint Maron the Hermit between the Syriac Tradition and the Greek Milieu: A Study of Literary Testimonies and Archaeological Discoveries
Jack Khalil
"Saint Maron the Hermit between the Syriac Tradition and the Greek Milieu: A Study of Literary Testimonies and Archaeological Discoveries" (Written in Arabic). Annals 15. University of Balamand, 2025.
The Great Joy in the Lukan Work
Jack Khalil
"The Great Joy in the Lukan Work" (Written in Arabic). Annals 14. University of Balamand, 2024.
Ἀρχή and Λόγος: New Arguments in Favor of a Parallel Understanding of Terms in 1 John 1:1 and the Johannine Prologue
Jack Khalil
"Ἀρχή and Λόγος: New Arguments in Favor of a Parallel Understanding of Terms in 1 John 1:1 and the Johannine Prologue." (Written in Arabic). Annals 13. University of Balamand, 2023.
The Ecclesiology of St. Paul: One Church or United Churches (Revised Version)
Jack Khalil
"The Ecclesiology of St. Paul: One Church or United Churches." (Revised Version, Written in Arabic). Annals 12. University of Balamand, 2021.
The Bishop in the Pastoral Letters: Insights for the Contemporary Episcopacy (Revised Version)
Jack Khalil
"The Bishop in the Pastoral Letters: Insights for the Contemporary Episcopacy." (Revised Version, Written in Arabic). Annals 11. University of Balamand, 2016.
The Essential Bread in the "Our Father"
Jack Khalil
"The Essential Bread in the 'Our Father'." (Written in Arabic). Annals 10. University of Balamand, 2014.
A Study of St. John of Damascus' Biblical and Linguistic Approach in his Three Apologies on the Divine Icons
Jack Khalil
"A Study of St. John of Damascus' Biblical and Linguistic Approach in his Three Apologies on the Divine Icons." Annals 9. University of Balamand, 2012.
A New Proposal for the Translation and Interpretation of Romans 9:7a
Jack Khalil
"A New Proposal for the Translation and Interpretation of Romans 9:7a." (Written in Arabic). Annals 7. University of Balamand, 2006.
"Faith in Hope against Hope": An Exegetical Study of Romans 4:17–25
Jack Khalil
"'Faith in Hope against Hope': An Exegetical Study of Romans 4:17–25." (Written in Arabic). Annals 6. University of Balamand, 2004.
The Interpretation of the Metaphor Περιπατῶ and its Implications for Pauline Studies
Jack Khalil
"The Interpretation of the Metaphor Περιπατῶ and its Implications for Pauline Studies." International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL). Rome, Italy | August 1–5, 2019.
New Arguments in Favor of a Parallel Understanding of Ἀρχή and Λόγος in 1 John 1:1 and the Johannine Prologue
Jack Khalil
"New Arguments in Favor of a Parallel Understanding of Ἀρχή and Λόγος in 1 John 1:1 and the Johannine Prologue." International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL). Helsinki, Finland | July 30 – August 3, 2018.
Interpreting 'Thorn in the Flesh, Angel of Satan' in 2 Cor 12:7 through an Original Exegetical Analysis of its Context
Jack Khalil
"Interpreting 'Thorn in the Flesh, Angel of Satan' in 2 Cor 12:7 through an Original Exegetical Analysis of its Context." International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL). Helsinki, Finland | July 30 – August 3, 2018.
Justification by Faith: Orthodox and Protestant Perspectives
Jack Khalil
"Justification by Faith: Orthodox and Protestant Perspectives." International Theological Conference on The Anthropology of Luther. Geneva, Switzerland | December 7–8, 2017.
A Textual-Critical Study and Interpretation of the Liturgical Response "ἔλεον εἰρήνης, θυσίαν αἰνέσεως" (Studia Theologica Doctoralia XIV)
Jack Khalil
"A Textual-Critical Study and Interpretation of the Liturgical Response 'ἔλεον εἰρήνης, θυσίαν αἰνέσεως'." In Studia Theologica Doctoralia XIV: De la lumina rugăciunii la teologia luminii. Edited by Fr. Viorel Sava. Iași: Doxologia, 2022, pp. 11–25.
The Holy Royal Priesthood in 1 Peter 2:9
Jack Khalil
"The Holy Royal Priesthood in 1 Peter 2:9." In Doctoral Research in Pandemic – Challenges, Solutions, Opportunities. Edited by Fr. Viorel Sava. Iași: Doxologia, 2021.
The Ecclesiology of St. Paul: One Church or United Churches (Aspecte Ale Cercetării)
Jack Khalil
"The Ecclesiology of St. Paul: One Church or United Churches. The Universal Dimension of the One Church in the Epistles of St. Paul." In Aspecte Ale Cercetării Științifice Doctorale, Astăzi. Edited by Fr. Viorel Sava. Iași: Doxologia, 2020.
The Roots of St. Ephrem's Anti-Jewish Thematics: A Response to Dominique Cerbelaud
Jack Khalil
"The Roots of St. Ephrem's Anti-Jewish Thematics: A Response to Dominique Cerbelaud." (Written in Russian). In St. Ephrem The Syrian and His Spiritual Heritage. Edited by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk. Moscow, 2019.
The Person and Ministry of the Priest According to the Pastoral Epistles of St. Paul
Jack Khalil
"The Person and Ministry of the Priest According to the Pastoral Epistles of St. Paul." (Written in Greek). In Priesthood and Ecclesiastical Ministry: Proceedings of the 2nd and 3rd Annual Priestly Conferences. Edited by Fr. Chrysostomos Nassis. Thessaloniki: Metropolis of Nea Krini and Kalamaria, 2019.
Biblical Hermeneutics in the Theology and Life of the Orthodox Church
Jack Khalil
"Biblical Hermeneutics in the Theology and Life of the Orthodox Church." [Keynote Address]. (Written in French). In Lire la Bible, écouter la Parole: Enjeux et expériences œcuméniques. Paris: Cerf – Patrimoines, 2018.
The Church in the Book of Exodus and Subsequent Books
Jack Khalil
"The Church in the Book of Exodus and Subsequent Books." (Written in Arabic). In The Book of Exodus, Biblical Studies 55. Edited by A. Chahwan. Lebanon: Biblical Federation, 2017.
The Incarnation of the Teacher of Faith and Love
Jack Khalil
"The Incarnation of the Teacher of Faith and Love." (Written in Arabic). In God's Love and Neighbor's Love, Biblical Studies 55. Edited by A. Chahwan. Lebanon: Biblical Federation, 2014.
St. Paul's Case Against Proselytism
Jack Khalil
"St. Paul's Case Against Proselytism." [Keynote Address]. In Making Mission from The Model of Christ. Edited by Aurel Pavel et al. Sibiu: Astra Museum, 2013. ISBN: 978-606-8520-41-4.
The "Thorn in the Flesh": An Interpretation of 2 Cor. 12:6–7
Jack Khalil
"The 'Thorn in the Flesh': An Interpretation of 2 Cor. 12:6–7." [Keynote Address]. (Written in Arabic). In St. Paul's Letters to the Corinthians, Biblical Studies 58. Edited by A. Chahwan. Lebanon: Biblical Federation, [n.d.].
The Interpretation of the "Royal Priesthood" (1 Pet 2:9)
Jack Khalil
"The Interpretation of the 'Royal Priesthood' (1 Pet 2:9)." (Written in Arabic). In Le sacrement du Sacerdoce. Beirut: La Sagesse University Publications, 2011.
The Bishop in the Pastoral Letters: Insights for the Contemporary Episcopacy
Jack Khalil
"The Bishop in the Pastoral Letters: Insights for the Contemporary Episcopacy." In In the Footsteps of Saint Paul: An Academic Symposium. Edited by Archbishop Demetrios of America and Rev. John Chryssavgis. Istanbul & Brookline: Holy Cross Orthodox Press, 2011.
The Understanding of the Church by St. Paul: One Community or United Communities?
Jack Khalil
"The Understanding of the Church by St. Paul: One Community or United Communities?" In Saint Paul The Chosen Instrument, Biblical Studies 44. Edited by A. Chahwan. Lebanon: Biblical Federation, 2011.
'Emeth of the LORD in the Psalms
Jack Khalil
"'Emeth of the LORD in the Psalms." (Written in Arabic). In The Book of Psalms, Biblical Studies 43. Edited by A. Chahwan. Lebanon: Biblical Federation, 2010.
The Universality of Judgment According to St. Paul in Romans 2
Jack Khalil
"The Universality of Judgment According to St. Paul in Romans 2." (Written in Arabic). In St. Paul: Apostle of the Gentiles. Beirut: La Sagesse University Publications, 2010, pp. 457–485.
Translating Romans 9:7a: Toward an Accurate Understanding of a Difficult Verse
Jack Khalil
"Translating Romans 9:7a: Toward an Accurate Understanding of a Difficult Verse." In The Letter to the Romans, BETL 226. Edited by Udo Schnelle. Leuven: Peeters, 2009, pp. 691–697.
The Meaning of the "New Creature" in 2 Cor 5:17
Jack Khalil
"The Meaning of the 'New Creature' in 2 Cor 5:17." (Written in Greek). In St. Paul and Corinth: International Scholarly Conference Proceedings, Vol. II. Athens: Psichogios Publications, 2009, pp. 75–88.
The Column and the Cross in the Life of St. Symeon the Stylite
Jack Khalil
"The Column and the Cross in the Life of St. Symeon the Stylite." (Written in Arabic). In The Stylites 1: Conference on St. Symeon the Stylite. Aleppo: Monastery of the Annunciation, 2009.
Christ's Salvific Work and the Realization of the New Creature (2 Cor 5:14–17)
Jack Khalil
"Christ's Salvific Work and the Realization of the New Creature (2 Cor 5:14–17)." (Written in Arabic). In St. Paul: The Apostle of the Gentiles. Edited by Fr. George Khawam. Jounieh: St. Paul's Library Editions, 2009, pp. 33–43.
The Resurrection in the Gospel of Mark: The End of the Gospel of God
Jack Khalil
"The Resurrection in the Gospel of Mark: The End of the Gospel of God." (Written in Arabic). In The Gospel according to Mark, Biblical Studies 35. Edited by A. Chahwan. Lebanon: Biblical Federation, 2008.
Translation Challenges: A Study of Romans 4:17–25
Jack Khalil
"Translation Challenges: A Study of Romans 4:17–25." (Written in Bulgarian). Published online via Dveri (2008).
Textual Criticism and Interpretation of the Liturgical Response: "Mercy of peace, sacrifice of praise"
Jack Khalil
"Textual Criticism and Interpretation of the Liturgical Response: 'Mercy of peace, sacrifice of praise'." (Written in Arabic). In The Bible and Liturgy, Biblical Studies 39. Edited by A. Chahwan. Lebanon: Biblical Federation, 2007.
St. Paul's Teaching on Justification According to St. John Chrysostom
Jack Khalil
"St. Paul's Teaching on Justification According to St. John Chrysostom." (Written in Greek). In From St. Paul to St. John Chrysostom: International Congress XIII Pavlia Proceedings. Veria: Metropolis of Veria, Naousa and Kampania, 2007.
Why Christians are Free from the Mosaic Law According to St. Paul
Jack Khalil
"Why Christians are Free from the Mosaic Law According to St. Paul." (Written in Arabic). In Freedom in the Bible, Biblical Studies 31. Edited by A. Chahwan. Lebanon: Biblical Federation, 2006.
The Historicity of Jesus' Baptism by John the Baptist
Jack Khalil
"The Historicity of Jesus' Baptism by John the Baptist." (Written in Arabic). In The Historical Jesus, Biblical Studies 29. Edited by A. Chahwan. Lebanon: Biblical Federation, 2005.
"The Great Joy": A Theological and Exegetical Approach to Luke 2:10–11
Jack Khalil
"'The Great Joy': A Theological and Exegetical Approach to Luke 2:10–11." (Written in Arabic). In Voice of the Church. Amman, Jordan, 2004.
Prophecy in the Old Testament and in Mesopotamia
Jack Khalil
"Prophecy in the Old Testament and in Mesopotamia." In Biblia. Kaslik: Université Saint-Esprit, 2004.
St. Paul's Doctrine on Justification by Faith according to St. John Chrysostom
Jack Khalil
"St. Paul's Doctrine on Justification by Faith according to St. John Chrysostom." In Balamand Theological Conferences 5. Tripoli: St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology, University of Balamand.
The Interpretation and Translation of the Expression "Κλητή και Ἁγία Ἡμέρα" of the 8th Ode's Eirmos of the Canon of Pascha
Jack Khalil
"The Interpretation and Translation of the Expression 'Κλητή και Ἁγία Ἡμέρα' of the 8th Ode's Eirmos of the Canon of Pascha." (Written in Greek). In Holy Scripture and Orthodox Worship. Thessaloniki: Faculty of Theology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Social, Cultural, Ethnic, and Economic Challenges to Proclaiming the Gospel: The Case of St. Joseph of Arimathea
Jack Khalil
"Social, Cultural, Ethnic, and Economic Challenges to Proclaiming the Gospel: The Case of St. Joseph of Arimathea." In The Reading of the Holy Scripture and the Challenges of the Proclamation of Faith. Organized by the Faculty of Orthodox Theology, Babeș-Bolyai University. Cluj-Napoca, Romania, November 5–6, 2019.
"Angel of Satan" in 2 Corinthians 12:7
Jack Khalil
"'Angel of Satan' in 2 Corinthians 12:7." (Written in Greek). In Angels and Spirits. Hellenic Society of Biblical Studies.
The Sacramentalism in the Johannine Narration of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish
Jack Khalil
"The Sacramentalism in the Johannine Narration of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish." (Written in Arabic). In La spiritualité du désert. Kaslik: USEK.
Marriage as Mystery in the New Testament
Jack Khalil
"Marriage as Mystery in the New Testament." Study presented to the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Antioch. October 2019.