About
Jonathan Burnside serves as Professor of Biblical Law at the University of Bristol Law School. He holds an M.Phil. and M.A. from the University of Cambridge (Cantab.) and a Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool (Liv.). His academic profile is based at the Wills Memorial Building, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1RJ, with contact number +44 117 455 5704.
Specializing in Biblical Law, Professor Burnside's research examines legal frameworks within religious texts, particularly the Hebrew Bible's jurisprudence and its intersections with modern legal systems. His work bridges theology, ancient history, and contemporary legal theory, focusing on how scriptural law influences ethical reasoning and judicial philosophy in secular contexts. This niche field requires expertise in both textual analysis of sacred writings and comparative legal methodology.
As an active academic, he contributes to the Law School's scholarly environment and is available for media commentary through the University's Media and PR Team (+44 117 428 2489). His professional activities center on advancing understanding of religious legal traditions within academic legal discourse.
