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Andrew D. Gross serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures at Catholic University of America, Washington D.C., specializing in ancient Near Eastern languages and biblical textual analysis. His academic profile demonstrates deep engagement with Jewish legal tradition and scriptural interpretation.
Dr. Gross earned his Ph.D. in Hebrew and Judaic Studies from New York University in 2006. His major publications include Continuity and Innovation in the Aramaic Legal Tradition (Brill, 2008) and The Temple Scroll: 11Q19, 11Q20, 11Q21, 4Q524, 5Q21 with 4Q365a (co-authored with Lawrence H. Schiffman, Brill, 2021).
His research spans multiple interconnected domains:
- Ancient Near Eastern Languages
- Hebrew and Aramaic Linguistics
- Dead Sea Scrolls Analysis
- Jewish Legal Tradition (Halakha)
- Biblical Interpretation Methods
- Ancient Legal Systems
Dr. Gross's scholarly work reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of religious authority and legal frameworks in ancient texts, particularly examining how divine revelation interacts with human legal interpretation in Rabbinic literature. His analysis of the Oven of Akhnai story demonstrates how competing views of divine authority in legal matters existed between mainstream Rabbinic tradition and the Qumran sect.
His research methodology combines linguistic analysis with historical contextualization, particularly evident in his work on Aramaic legal documents and the Temple Scroll. This interdisciplinary approach bridges philology, religious studies, and legal history to illuminate ancient interpretive practices.
