Gard Granerød

Professor Gard Granerød is a scholar specializing in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society. His primary research focuses on the religious history of Israel and Judah, Judean communities in Egypt (especially Elephantine), and biblical poetic texts like Lamentations and Micah. He holds editorial roles at theological journals and actively participates in academic networks such as the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Theologie and OTSEM. His work bridges historical-critical methods with literary analysis, exploring themes like ancient Yahwism, scriptural interpretation, and Persian-period religious identity. Recent publications include studies on temple theology, divine imagery in biblical texts, and the socio-religious context of Elephantine Judaeans. He has taught courses on Isaiah, Old Testament theology, and biblical Hebrew poetry, emphasizing critical engagement with ancient texts and their reception history.

Education highlights include a PhD from MF (2008) and postdoctoral research funded by the Research Council of Norway. Professional roles include editor of Teologisk Tidsskrift and leadership in academic societies. His research often challenges canonical narratives using archival sources like Elephantine papyri, offering fresh perspectives on Judean religious practices in the Persian period.