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Carl S. Ehrlich is a University Professor of History and Humanities at York University in Toronto, where he also served as the former Director of the Israel and Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies. Holding a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1991), he has established himself as a leading scholar in Jewish Studies and Biblical scholarship with decades of academic contribution.
Dr. Ehrlich's research spans Ancient Near Eastern literature, Jewish identity formation, and Biblical interpretation, with particular expertise in textual analysis and historical context. His work bridges academic scholarship with contemporary relevance, examining how ancient texts continue to shape Jewish thought and practice. His approach combines historical-critical methods with attention to the ongoing significance of these texts for modern readers.
Ehrlich's publications reveal a consistent trajectory from foundational work on Ancient Near Eastern literature to more recent explorations of Jewish connectivity across the diaspora. His scholarship demonstrates rigorous academic standards while addressing questions of enduring religious significance, making substantial contributions to both academic and religious understanding of Jewish texts and traditions.
His notable works include the edited collections From an Antique Land: An Introduction to Ancient Near Eastern Literature (2009), Purity, Holiness, and Identity in Judaism and Christianity (2013), and Israel and the Diaspora: Jewish Connectivity in a Changing World (2022). His numerous articles explore diverse topics from Bathsheba's political agency to Ezekiel's visionary experiences, consistently demonstrating deep textual engagement and historical insight.
As a University Professor at York, Ehrlich holds one of the highest academic ranks, reflecting his significant scholarly contributions. His work represents an important bridge between academic Biblical criticism and religious Jewish tradition, contributing to ongoing conversations about how critical scholarship can coexist with religious commitment in contemporary Jewish life.
