Gary D CollierGary D. Collier, PhD, is a scholar of biblical texts and director of the Institute for the Art of Biblical Conversation, a program devoted to reading biblical texts responsibly, contextually, and conversationally. His work centers on how readers engae biblical authors through their texts, with close attention to language, context, and the dynamics of interpretation.He is the author of The Apocalypse Unplugged: Rescuing Revelation from the Abyss, a study that challenges conventional approaches to Revelation and argues for a more text-driven engagement with its imagery and argument.Collier's research focuses on issues of canon, language, and translation, especially how key terms are understood and used in both scholarly and popular settings. His work seeks to bring clarity and precision to discussions often shaped by inherited assumptions.He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Dialoge Press, where he oversees the publication of works that foster informed engagement with biblical texts. Read More Read Less