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Brian Schmidt is a Professor at the University of Michigan specializing in Hebrew Bible and Ancient Mediterranean West Asian Cultures. His research focuses on the intersection of archaeology, ancient Israelite history, and biblical studies. He is affiliated with the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism and the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies (CMENAS). Key publications include The Quest for the Historical Israel (co-authored with Israel Finkelstein and Amihai Mazar) and Israel's Beneficent Dead, exploring ancestor cults in ancient Levantine societies.
His academic work bridges textual analysis and material culture, addressing debates about early Israelite history and religious practices. Schmidt has contributed to conferences such as the Biennial Colloquium of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, evidenced by his participation in the NIDDK Diabetic Foot Consortium and publications on diabetic foot ulcers, though his primary focus remains on ancient Near Eastern studies.
Affiliations include the LSA (College of Literature, Science, and the Arts) and the International Institute, where he participates in academic initiatives promoting global studies and regional expertise. His office is located at 202 South Thayer Street, Ann Arbor.
