Cian Power

Cian Power is a Lecturer in Ancient Hebrew Language at the University of Oxford's Department of Theology. He holds a BA in Philosophy and Theology (2008) and MSt in Jewish Studies (2009) from Oriel College, Oxford, followed by a PhD from Harvard University (2015). His research focuses on identity formation in ancient Israel/Judah through linguistic and sociological analysis of the Hebrew Bible, particularly examining representations of linguistic diversity and the Northern Kingdom of Israel. He has held a postdoctoral fellowship at Uppsala University (2016-2018) and contributes as an academic translator and editor.

His work explores how language reflects societal boundaries and national identity, with recent publications analyzing metaphors of Israel-Judah relations and exilic imagery in prophetic texts. He has edited conference proceedings on exile in prophetic literature and translated works like Jesus, the Apocalyptic Prophet from Swedish to English.

Key research themes include the intersection of language, politics, and identity in biblical narratives, with particular attention to exilic discourse and sociolinguistic dynamics. His scholarship bridges historical-critical analysis with contemporary theoretical frameworks in biblical studies.