Anna-Liisa Rafael

Anna-Liisa Rafael is a Doctoral Researcher in the Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Helsinki. Her work bridges theology, biblical criticism, and interfaith dialogue, with a focus on historical-theological intersections and religious identity formation.

Education:

• Master of Theology (2011)
• Bachelor of Theology (2009)

Research Interests include antisemitism in Protestant biblical studies, postcolonial biblical interpretation in Palestinian Christian contexts, theological peacebuilding, and comparative scriptural analysis between Quranic and Biblical traditions. Her projects Lived Scriptures: Ascetics, Martyrs, and Miracle Workers in Late Antiquity (Finnish Academy-funded) and Conceptions of Virtue in Early Judaism highlight her engagement with ancient religious practices and ethics.

Key Activities involve presentations at academic events like the 2024 Religious Studies Conference, including talks on maternal figures in Maccabees and simplifying narratives for peacebuilding. Her ORCID ID is 0000-0003-1991-6265.