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• Hebrew Bible
• Wisdom Literature
• Instruction Transmission
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Jacqueline Vayntrub is an Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at Yale Divinity School (Yale University). Her research focuses on ancient literary cultures, particularly the Hebrew Bible's genres, ancient Near Eastern literary production, and the reception history of biblical scholarship. She co-chairs the Philology in Hebrew Studies program unit at the Society of Biblical Literature and chairs the Hebrew Bible, History, and Archaeology unit. Education: PhD (2015) and MA (2009) in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago; MA (2006) in Bible and its World from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; BA (2003) in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from UCLA. Research emphasizes recovering ancient literary values through textual analysis and examining their modern reinterpretations. Her first book, Beyond Orality: Biblical Poetry on its Own Terms (2019), critiques modern assumptions about biblical poetry's origins. Ongoing projects include Reframing Biblical Poetry (Yale U.P., 2024) and Seeking Eternity: Transmission and Mortal Anxiety in Biblical Literature , exploring themes of legacy and mortality in ancient texts. Awards include a 2019–2020 fellowship at the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies (UPenn). She has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Harvard Theological Review and Catholic Bible Quarterly , and serves as an editor for Brill's Studies in Cultural Contexts of the Bible . Her teaching and scholarship bridge ancient philology with contemporary critical theory, addressing questions of authorship, oral/written traditions, and intertextuality. Active in international collaborations like the Renewed Philology working group, she also directs a project on ancient writings about death with Matthew Suriano for SBL's Writings of the Ancient World series.

Gila Safran NavehView profile

Professor

• Holocaust Studies
• Genocide Studies
• Critical Theory
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Professor Gila Safran Naveh holds the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Chair in Judaic Studies and serves as Department Head at the University of Cincinnati. She specializes in Holocaust Studies, Genocide Studies, Critical Theory, and Gender and Judaism, with interdisciplinary expertise in Semiotics and Linguistics. Her academic trajectory includes roles from Visiting Assistant Professor (1978-1986) to full Professor (1999–present). Education: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, University of California San Diego, 1981 Ph.D.C. in Linguistics and Comparative Literature, UC San Diego, 1979 B.A. in Comparative Literature & Near Eastern Studies, Hebrew University, 1969 Multiple additional degrees from San Diego State University (1973–1974) Her research bridges textual analysis with cultural and psychological dimensions, particularly focusing on Holocaust survivors’ narratives, semiotics, and gender dynamics. Key works include Biblical Parables and Their Modern Recreations (2000) and Unpacking the Heart with Words (in progress). She has organized major conferences, including the Semiotic Society of America meetings in 1988 and 2010, and founded the Center for Jewish Cultures and Ideas. Awards include the George C. Barbour Award (2006) and Edith Alexander Award (2000) for teaching excellence. Awards: Fellow of the Academy for Teaching and Learning (2010) Skirball Fellowship (1997) Multiple teaching awards (1996–2006) Her courses span Holocaust literature, Jewish humor, and film studies, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary pedagogy. She advises on scholarly journals and serves on boards for the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute and Rockwern Academy.

Péter BallaView profile

Professor

• New Testament Theology
• Biblical Exegesis
• Pauline Studies
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Péter Balla is a distinguished University Professor and current International Relations Vice-Rector at Károli Gáspár Reformed University (KRE), where he has served since 1994. He is Head of the New Testament Department at the Faculty of Theology and has held numerous leadership positions including Rector (2011-2019), Religious Vice-Rector, and previously served as Deputy Dean. His academic journey began with theological studies at the University of Edinburgh, where he earned his PhD in 1994 with a dissertation on New Testament theology. Ball has made significant contributions to New Testament scholarship with his research focusing on Pauline studies, New Testament canon history, biblical exegesis, and the child-parent relationship in biblical context. His major publications include commentaries on Galatians and 2 Corinthians, as well as foundational works on New Testament writings and theology. His scholarly approach combines rigorous textual analysis with historical contextualization and contemporary application. Ball's academic output demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical theological questions and practical biblical interpretation. His works span from detailed linguistic studies of New Testament Greek to broader examinations of New Testament theology's coherence and relevance. The trajectory of his scholarship shows increasing focus on the practical application of biblical texts in contemporary contexts while maintaining scholarly rigor. Bolyai Plaque (2009) from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Pro Universitate Award (2019) from KRE Soli Deo Gloria Award (2019) from Nagykőrösi Reformed Church Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary (2024) As a dedicated educator, Ball has supervised numerous doctoral students and served on various academic committees. His research has been supported by prestigious grants including multiple MTA Bolyai János Research Scholarships and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards. Internationally, he has maintained significant academic connections, particularly with Stellenbosch University in South Africa where he served as Research Fellow and Research Associate for over a decade. His work bridges Hungarian Reformed theological tradition with international scholarly discourse in New Testament studies.

Janet DykView profile

Research Fellow

• Biblical Studies
• Linguistics
• Translation Studies
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Dr. Janet Dyk is a Visiting Fellow in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Religious Sources department. Her research focuses on Biblical Hebrew linguistics, translation studies, and intercultural Bible interpretation. She holds a PhD and has supervised one doctoral thesis. Key areas of expertise include the Peshitta’s translation universals, Hebrew verb morphology, and syntactic variation in ancient texts. Her academic contributions span 63 research outputs, including edited volumes like Bible and Transformation (2015) and conference papers on verbal valence in the Dead Sea Scrolls. She has presented widely on topics such as participle usage in Biblical Hebrew and the syntactic implications of verb valency. Dr. Dyk’s work has been supported by two NWO grants: one exploring verbal valence in Syriac texts and another examining syntactic variation and linguistic change. Her research bridges philology and theology, emphasizing intercultural approaches to biblical texts.

Siegbert RieckerView profile

Researcher

• Old Testament Ethics
• Old Testament Theology
• Christian Apologetics
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Dr. Siegbert Riecker is a theologian affiliated with the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit in Leuven, specializing in Old Testament studies. He holds a Dr. theol. (2006, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, magna cum laude) and Lic.Theol. (1998, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven). His academic journey includes education from Freie Theologische Akademie Gießen (M.Div. Equiv., 1997) and Westerwald-Gymnasium Altenkirchen (Abitur, 1992). He has taught at institutions across Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Latvia, and India. Dr. theol., Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven (2006) Lic.Theol., Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven (1998) Riecker’s research focuses on Old Testament theology, ethics, and Christian apologetics. He explores themes like the blessing mandate for Israel, the Pentateuch crisis, Noachide laws, and the literary unity of biblical texts. His recent publications emphasize the historical-canonical approach, sacrificial theology, and the theological implications of Genesis through Kings. His 2019 book The Old Testament Basis of Christian Apologetics earned the Franz-Delitzsch Förderpreis. Key themes in his 2023 Einleitung in das Alte Testament include literary integrity, priestly composition, and synchronic analysis. Earlier works examine Joshua’s conquest narratives, Pentateuchal source criticism, and the priestly character of Genesis-Kings. 2024: Franz-Delitzsch Förderpreis for apologetics work 2023: Co-editor of Einleitung in das Alte Testament Riecker’s teaching spans systematic theology and Old Testament at Bibelschule Kirchberg (since 2008) and Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (since 2007). He contributes to discussions on biblical ethics, missions, and canonical approaches.

• Old Testament Studies
• Biblical Languages
• Biblical Archaeology
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Dr. Joaquim Azevedo is a Professor at Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU), where he has worked for 11 years. He specializes in religion, biblical languages, and theology, teaching courses such as Biblical Archaeology, Hebrew, New Testament Greek, Christian Beliefs, and Christian Ethics. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Old Testament from Andrews University (1999) and graduate studies in biblical languages (1994). Ph.D. in Old Testament, Andrews University, 1999 M.A. in Biblical Languages, Andrews University, 1994 B.A. in Religion, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Brazil, 1998 Dr. Azevedo's research focuses on Old Testament theology, biblical languages, archaeological contexts of scripture, and ethical implications of biblical narratives. His work bridges ancient near eastern studies with contemporary theological interpretations. His publications span biblical archaeology, linguistic analysis, theological exegesis, and comparative religious studies. Key areas include Hebrew syntax, divine judgment in Psalms, anthropological concepts in Chronicles, and historical development of alphabetic systems.

Kriszta Eszter SzendröiView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Experimental Linguistics
• Yiddish Linguistics
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Professor Kriszta Eszter Szendröi is a distinguished academic at the University of Vienna, where she serves as Professor of Theoretical and Experimental Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics within the Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies. Her extensive teaching portfolio includes courses on morphology, syntax, Yiddish language, and information structure across multiple semesters including upcoming 2025W and 2025S terms. Professor Szendröi's primary research interests span theoretical and experimental linguistics with a specialized focus on Yiddish linguistics. Her groundbreaking work documents significant grammatical changes in Contemporary Hasidic Yiddish (CHY), including the complete loss of morphological gender and case marking across global Hasidic communities. She has conducted extensive fieldwork resulting in over 100 hours of recordings with speakers from Israel, New York, Montreal and London, examining both theoretical linguistic analysis and sociolinguistic context. Her scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on the syntax-prosody interface, particularly regarding focus movement and its acquisition across languages. Szendröi has pioneered research on CHY as a distinct linguistic variety, examining innovations in its pronominal system and the Hebrew/Aramaic component within the language. Her work also extends to community engagement, notably translating critical health information during the COVID-19 pandemic for Hasidic communities worldwide. Professor Szendröi has secured significant research funding through an AHRC-funded project on Contemporary Hasidic Yiddish conducted with Lily Kahn. The project involved international collaboration and extensive fieldwork across multiple countries, resulting in numerous publications in top linguistics journals and edited volumes. She has mentored doctoral students including Riccardo Pulicani (on quantifier raising and information structure) and Cecile Larralde (on focus effects on negation-disjunction interactions). Her collaborative research network spans international institutions, working with scholars from the University of Edinburgh, University of Potsdam, and others on language acquisition studies involving children in Hasidic communities. Professor Szendröi leads the YUNG YiDiSH WIEN initiative, a dedicated space for Yiddish language and culture in Vienna that serves both the academic community and local Yiddish-speaking Orthodox populations. Her research team has made significant contributions to documenting and analyzing Contemporary Hasidic Yiddish as a living, evolving language variety, establishing it as a distinct linguistic phenomenon worthy of scholarly attention.

Nadav AsrafView profile

Lecturer

• Classical Philology
• Ancient Greek Linguistics
• Latin Linguistics
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Nadav Asraf is a Lecturer in Classics at Harvard University, holding office hours Wednesday and Friday 10:30–11:45 a.m. in Boylston 206. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Classics within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He holds a BA in Classics from the Hebrew University (2012) and a PhD in Classical Philology from Harvard University (2023). His doctoral dissertation focused on The Middle Category in the Aorist Tense in the Homeric Epics—A Study of Form vs. Function . Research interests span structural and functional linguistics of Ancient Greek and Latin, Indo-European linguistics, textual transmission studies, post-classical Greek language evolution, late Latin and Romance language emergence, metrics/prosody, classical reception by Hebrew speakers, language pedagogy, and the history of classical education. His work emphasizes syntactic-morphology interfaces and diachronic linguistic analysis. Recent publications (2021–2023) focus on syntactic-morphology interactions in Ancient Greek, including aorist tense analysis, noun incorporation mechanisms, and morpheme syntactic properties. These contributions advance understanding of Ancient Greek linguistic structures and their theoretical implications. No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His professional activities include teaching and research supervision in classical philology and historical linguistics.

Tobias SchmitzView profile

Researcher

• Old Testament Theology
• Biblical Anthropopathisms
• Biblical Semantics
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Dr. Tobias Schmitz is a researcher at the Chair of Biblical Theology, Faculty I (Catholic Theology) at the University of Siegen. His work focuses on Old Testament theology, biblical anthropopathisms, and prophetic literature, particularly the Book of Hosea and Deuteronomy. Current research on divine regret, biblical semantics, and intertextuality Publications emphasize theological interpretation of historical texts Recipient of academic awards from Ruhr University Bochum His recent publications (2020–2025) demonstrate expertise in Hebrew Bible exegesis, prophetic rhetoric, and textual criticism, with recurring themes of divine-human relationships and semantic analysis. Articles appear in top-tier journals like Journal of Biblical Literature and Vetus Testamentum . Scientific awards include: Ruhr University Bochum Best Thesis Prize (2023) Friends of Catholic Theology Faculty Prize (2019) Notable projects include his habilitation work on Deuteronomy 7's literary and historical contexts. He also contributes to pedagogical discussions as a lecturer and church musician.

Ezer RasinView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Theoretical Phonology
• Computational Phonology
• Learnability
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Ezer Rasin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Tel Aviv University (TAU), where he also leads the TAU Phonological Computation Lab. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from MIT (2018), an MA and BSc in Linguistics and Mathematics from TAU (both prior to his PhD). Before joining TAU, he was a postdoctoral researcher in Leipzig University's IGRA program. His research focuses on theoretical and computational phonology, learnability, and formal linguistics. Key areas include phonological opacity, optimality theory, and the interaction between phonology and morphosyntax. His work bridges empirical phonology with computational modeling, addressing questions about language acquisition and formal grammatical architecture. Recent publications examine challenges to size-based parallel analyses in Hebrew vowel deletion, opacity phenomena in Gua and Akan, and computational approaches to phonological learning. He has contributed to journals like Linguistic Inquiry and Journal of Language Modelling , and co-edited proceedings for NELS and other conferences. Rasin teaches courses on phonological opacity, computational phonology, and the phonology-morphology interface at TAU. His research also involves developing audio databases for endangered languages like Judeo-Baghdadi Arabic, reflecting his commitment to computational methods in linguistic documentation.

Benjamin WilliamsView profile

Lecturer

• Rabbinic Judaism in Late Antiquity
• Jewish exegesis of the Hebrew Bible
• Rabbinic exegesis in Christian commentaries
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Benjamin Williams is the James Mew Lecturer in Rabbinic Hebrew at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies. His scholarship bridges Rabbinic Judaism, Hebrew language studies, and cross-cultural biblical interpretation between Jewish and Christian traditions. His research spans: Rabbinic exegesis in late antiquity and the Middle Ages Hebrew grammar as a tool for biblical interpretation Transmission of Midrash in Sephardi communities and early print editions Jewish and Christian engagement with Mishnah and Midrash Rabba Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary focus on classical texts, with keywords including Late Antiquity, Masoretic Studies, and Renaissance Hebraism. Key themes involve dating exegetical traditions, manuscript analysis, and cultural interactions in biblical scholarship.

• Biblical Studies
• Greek Grammar
• Biblical Theology
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Mark Dubis is a Professor of Biblical Studies at Union University since 2002, with prior teaching experience at Baylor University . His work bridges Greek grammar , 1 Peter exegesis , and technology in theological education . Education : Ph.D. in Theological Studies (Union Theological Seminary, 1998), Th.M. (Calvin Theological Seminary, 1989), M.Div. (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1987), B.S. (Clemson University, 1982) His research focuses on Greek linguistics , biblical theology , and digital tools for scriptural analysis , including co-creating BibleMesh's online Greek courses . He also served on the Society of Biblical Literature’s Computer-Assisted Research Section steering committee. Recent scholarship highlights aspects of Greek verbal systems (2016), NT background research (2003), and digital theological resources (2000-2005). Earlier works include 1 Peter interpretations (2002, 2004), biblical software (2001), and translation challenges (2003). Awards : Who's Who in America (2010), Union University Study Grant (2002), Glenn Knudsvig Memorial Scholarship (2005), Arrow Leadership Program (2001) He contributes to Computer-Assisted Research in theology and has worked on the Lexham Syntactic Greek New Testament with Logos Bible Software. His full biography includes ordained Baptist ministry and global Bible translation advocacy.

Ellen F. DavisView profile

Professor

• Biblical Interpretation
• Environmental Theology
• Interfaith Relations
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Ellen F. Davis is the Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at Duke University Divinity School. She holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (1987) and an M.Div. from Church Divinity School of the Pacific (1983). Her research focuses on biblical interpretation’s role in addressing contemporary issues like environmental crises and interfaith relations. Davis is affiliated with the Duke Initiative for Science & Society and has authored eight books and numerous articles. Her teaching includes courses such as Hope for Creation?: An Exilic Perspective , Psalms as Prayer of the Heart , and Biblical Hebrew Syntax . She has led grants on African biblical interpretation, field education for pastors, and initiatives in Sudan, supported by institutions like the Duke Endowment and the Issachar Fund. Key research interests include eco-agrarian readings of Scripture, ethical eating practices, and the intersection of prophecy with social justice. Davis’ work bridges academic scholarship and practical theology, emphasizing how biblical texts inform Christian life and public engagement. Recognition includes media features in The Christian Century and Duke Divinity Magazine , highlighting her contributions to environmental theology and interfaith dialogue.

Andrzej PiwowarView profile

Professor

• Biblical Studies
• Old Testament
• Biblical Greek
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Rev. Andrzej Piwowar is a Professor at the Department of Exegesis of the Historical, Prophetic and Sapiential Books within the Faculty of Theology of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His academic journey includes foundational studies in philosophy and theology at the Higher Theological Seminary of the Warmian Metropolis Hosianum (1989–1995), specialized biblical training at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome (Bachelor of Biblical Sciences, 2001), and a doctorate in Biblical Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University (2006). He earned habilitation in 2017 and was promoted to full professor in 2021. His research centers on Biblical Greek linguistics and wisdom literature of the Old Testament , particularly the Book of Sirach. He explores themes like divine justice, medical ethics in antiquity, cosmic theology, and syntactic structures of Biblical Greek. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on interdisciplinary analysis of wisdom texts, merging philology, theology, and cultural history. Professor Piwowar has received multiple Rector's Awards for scholarly excellence: a Third Degree Award (2011) for textbook authorship and organizational leadership; a Second Degree Award (2018) for his Greek syntax manual; a Third Degree Award (2020) for science popularization; and a First Degree Award (2022) for original research contributions. He holds editorial roles in several academic journals, including The Biblical Annals and Verbum Vitae , and participates in faculty committees overseeing curriculum development and research quality.

• Ancient Near Eastern Literary Devices
• Hebrew Bible Studies
• Egyptology
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Scott B. Noegel is a Full Professor at the University of Washington, Seattle, affiliated with the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, Jewish Studies Program, Comparative Religion Program, and History Department (Adjunct). His work bridges Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Biblical Exegesis, and Digital Humanities. Education: Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies from Cornell University (1994), with a focus on Hebrew Bible and Assyriology, and an Honorary Ph.D. in Letters from University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (2016) Research Interests include: Wordplay and Literary Devices in Ancient Texts Oneiromancy (Dream Interpretation) in the Ancient Near East Intercultural Exchange between the Mediterranean and Ancient Near East Visual Semiotics in Egyptian Hieroglyphs Divinatory Practices and Magic in Biblical and Mesopotamian Traditions Recent Publications focus on comparative analyses of Ugaritic, Mesopotamian, and Biblical texts, with emphasis on linguistic ambiguity, animal symbolism, and scribal creativity. His 2021 monograph “Wordplay” in Ancient Near Eastern Texts explores punning across Sumerian, Akkadian, and Hebrew traditions. Scientific Awards & Grants 2016 Honorary Ph.D. in Letters (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee) 2007 Crossdisciplinary Conversation Award (Simpson Center for Humanities) 2003 Graduate School Fund for Excellence and Innovation Grant Multiple NEH and NYSCA Grants for Digital Humanities Projects Teaching & Outreach: Directed digital course development for Hebrew Bible studies and co-founded the Seattle Arts Commission's Technology Initiatives. Served as Scholar in Residence and guest lecturer on Ancient Near Eastern topics globally.