Amrei Koch

Dr. Amrei Koch is a Lecturer for Hebrew at the University of Greifswald, a position she has held since April 2024. Previously, she served as a Research Assistant at the Chair of Old Testament at the Theological Faculty of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg until March 2024. Her research focuses on legal texts of the Hebrew Bible, textual criticism, and Old Testament hermeneutics. She successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled Autoritätskonstruktion im Recht der Hebräischen Bibel (Authority Construction in the Law of the Hebrew Bible) on May 9, 2023.

Her work examines structures and strategies for the justification and authorization of Old Testament legal propositions, particularly within the Book of the Covenant. Koch’s expertise spans textual historical and exegetical perspectives, contributing to deeper understanding of biblical legal frameworks.

Professional contact details include her email address and office at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, though her current academic affiliation is with the University of Greifswald.