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“You don’t have to be a fan of, or even familiar with, Paul or Doctor Who to appreciate these well-told stories of two imperfect, traveling helpers who rely not only on their own leadings and wisdom, but also on learning from their companions as well as their opponents. Be prepared to see connections between Galatians and Cybermen, and resurrection and regeneration; nuances of gender roles; and jargon-free discussions of Paul’s own writings and later additions.”

—Jonathan H. Harwell

Rollins College, co-editor of Theology and Prince

“In this book, Jeff Nelson answers the question a select few have longed to see answered: what happens if you compare the lives, activities, and values of the Doctor and the Apostle Paul? For those who never thought to ask this question, his book is all the more interesting and valuable, since it opens up fascinating avenues along which you’ll better appreciate your faith and fandom—whether as a Whovian, a Christian, or both—and at the same time be led to ask new questions that will deepen your understanding of stories and/or letters that you think you’re familiar with.”

—James F. McGrath

Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature, Butler University

“If you could take the Tardis to Tarsus, what would you learn? If this question has you intrigued, Jeff Nelson is your trustworthy guide. A feast for Doctor Who fans, and a generative space for students of the Apostle Paul, this book lives up to its claim to mine the intersections of history, culture, ethics, and faith in ways that make both the show and the Bible more relevant and fun for everyday life.”

—Deborah Krause

President and Professor of New Testament, Eden Theological Seminary

“Jeff Nelson’s The Doctor and the Apostle left me with a deeper appreciation of Doctor Who and a better understanding of the Apostle Paul—both of which I have complicated relationships with. Nelson’s unique approach to the intersections of pop culture and the Christian understanding of the Christian biblical canon will enable you to peer into the similarities of science fiction and Scripture. I’m sure you will find yourself in the pages of this book in ways you hadn’t thought possible. It’s worth your time.”

—Robert W. Lee

Author of A Sin by Any Other Name: Reckoning with Racism and the Heritage of the South