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Anders Runesson is a Professor of New Testament at the University of Oslo’s Faculty of Theology and currently serves as Dean. He holds a Ph.D. in New Testament Exegesis from Lund University (2001) and has held academic positions at Lund University and McMaster University. His research focuses on New Testament studies, early Judaism, and the socio-religious contexts of early Christianity. Key areas of interest include Matthew’s Gospel, Pauline theology, ancient synagogues, Jewish-Christian relations, and early Christian mission.
Runesson’s educational background includes a B.A. in Jewish Studies, M.Div., M.A. in Religious Studies, Licentiate, and Ph.D. from Lund University. He has authored and edited numerous books, including The Origins of the Synagogue and Divine Wrath and Salvation in Matthew. His work critically examines issues of religious identity, textualization processes, and the intersection of Judaism and early Christianity.
He has received awards such as the Frank W. Beare Award (2017) and the Biörnstjärnska Award (2003). Runesson is actively involved in international conferences and serves as co-chair of the Social History and the New Testament Seminar (SNTS). His pedagogical contributions include teaching courses on the New Testament, historical Jesus studies, and inter-religious encounters in antiquity.
His research emphasizes the socio-political dynamics of early religious communities, particularly how institutions like synagogues shaped Jewish and Christian identities. Recent work explores the role of political structures in late antiquity and the formation of normative religious traditions.
