About
Nathan MacDonald is a Lecturer in Hebrew Bible at the University of Cambridge, with prior academic roles at the University of St Andrews and University of Göttingen. He is a Co-Investigator for the The Book and the Sword project, focusing on the Bible's role during the Great War, and serves as Managing Editor of the Journal of the Bible and Its Reception.
- University Lecturer in Hebrew Bible, University of Cambridge (2013–present)
- Lecturer/Reader in Old Testament, University of St Andrews (2001–2009)
- Research Team Leader, University of Göttingen (2009–2013)
Research Interests include the Pentateuch, Biblical Warfare Texts, and History of Israelite Religion. His work explores how ancient texts were interpreted and applied to theological and social contexts, particularly through dietary laws, priestly authority, and ritual innovation.
Recent Publications address Pentateuchal models, scribal practices, and the intersection of biblical scholarship with historical events like World War I. Key themes include ritual criticism, prophetic literature, and Levitical/Deuteronomic traditions.
Academic Leadership: As Managing Editor of the Journal of the Bible and Its Reception, he bridges modern and ancient biblical studies, contributing to projects like The Book and the Sword and collaborating on workshops addressing biblical memory and warfare.
