Anders Runesson

Anders Runesson serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at McMaster University. His academic work centers on the intersection of early Judaism and Christianity, with specialized focus on New Testament exegesis, ancient synagogue studies, and Jewish-Christian theological discourse.

His research explores:

• Formation of religious identities in antiquity
• Archaeological and textual reconstruction of ancient synagogues
• Theological narratives in the Gospel of Matthew
• Methodological approaches to New Testament interpretation
• Historical development of Jewish-Christian relations

Runesson's publications demonstrate consistent focus on early Jewish-Christian dynamics, with recent works examining New Testament hermeneutics within Jewish frameworks (2023), historical reconstruction challenges (2022), and Christological interpretations (2022). His scholarship frequently engages with archaeological evidence, theological terminology, and comparative analysis of religious texts spanning 200 BCE-600 CE.