About
Prof. Yigal Levin is an associate professor at the Israel and Golda Koschitzky Department of Jewish History at Bar-Ilan University. He received his Ph.D. in Land of Israel Studies from Bar Ilan University.
His research focuses on historical geography and biblical genealogies, with special expertise in ancient Israelite territory, biblical boundaries, and the historical context of biblical narratives. His work often bridges textual analysis with archaeological evidence to provide deeper insights into biblical history.
Prof. Levin has authored significant works including "The Chronicles of the Kings of Judah: 2 Chronicles 10-36" and co-edited "War and Peace in Jewish Tradition from Biblical Times to the Present." His scholarly contributions span biblical geography, ancient Near Eastern history, and the historical interpretation of biblical texts.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on biblical geography, particularly the territorial boundaries of ancient Israel, the historical context of biblical narratives, and the intersection of archaeology with textual analysis. His work often examines how ancient geopolitical realities shaped biblical descriptions of territory and settlement.
Prof. Levin is a respected scholar in the field of biblical studies and historical geography, contributing to our understanding of ancient Israel's territorial claims, tribal settlements, and the historical context of biblical narratives.