Bob Becking

Prof. Dr. Bob Becking is a Professor in the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University, specializing in Old Testament studies and religious history. He holds a position in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, focusing on the Hebrew Bible's cultural and historical context. His research emphasizes the interaction between biblical texts and the Ancient Near Eastern world, particularly in the Persian Period.

• Expertise: Bible in Ancient Eastern Context, Israelite Religion, Persian Period Studies
• Editorial Roles: Zeitschrift für altorientalische und biblische Rechtsgeschichte, Nederlands theologisch tijdschrift

Research interests include biblical law, covenant theology, and the socio-cultural dynamics reflected in Ezra-Nehemiah. He has presented widely on topics like Elephantine Jewish community, Jeremiah's futurology, and monotheism debates.

His recent work explores trauma in prophetic literature and textual criticism of Ezra. Becking is affiliated with the OFR - Religious Studies unit at Utrecht University's Behind the Dom building.