David Davage

David Davage is an Associate Professor affiliated with Lund University's Centre for Theology and Religious Studies, specifically the Department of Old Testament Exegesis. His research focuses on the intersection of biblical studies, book history, and material culture, with particular emphasis on the Hebrew Bible.

His key research interests include:

• Materiality of texts in the Second Temple period
• Paratextual elements in Isaiah and Psalms
• Impact of the printing press on modern biblical interpretation
• Historical approaches to authorship and canonization

Davage's work spans peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited anthologies. His recent publications explore the evolution of textual unity in religious contexts and the sociocultural implications of biblical scholarship.

Notable scientific awards include:

• Prize for meritorious scholarly work for his doctoral thesis
• Samuel Halldorf Stipend
• CWK Gleerups Fond Prize

He has received research funding from the Crafoord Foundation and led projects such as Materiality and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible and his dissertation Like a Garden of Flowers: A Study of the Formation of the 'Book' of Psalms.