
Professor John Heading (1924–1991) was a distinguished mathematician, Bible teacher and Christian author, born in Norwich, England. Educated at St Catharine's College, Cambridge, he gained a PhD in 1953 before pursuing an academic career, becoming Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, in 1968, a position he held until his retirement in 1989.
Alongside his academic responsibilities, John devoted much of his life to the careful study and exposition of God's Word. A respected Bible teacher and prolific writer, he contributed regularly to Precious Seed and other assembly publications. His numerous biblical commentaries include Acts: A Study in New Testament Christianity, Luke's Life of Christ, The Servant-Son (Mark), Understanding 1 & 2 Chronicles, and studies on Daniel and the Corinthian epistles. His writings reflect a scholarly yet practical approach to Scripture, encouraging believers in sound doctrine and faithful Christian living. He went to be with the Lord on 3 January 1991.