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Prof. Carly L. Crouch is a Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and Ancient Judaism and Chair of the Department of Textual, Historical and Systematic Studies of Judaism and Christianity at Radboud University, the Netherlands. She also holds an affiliation as a Research Associate with the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Her research focuses on the historical and cultural contexts of ancient Israel and Judah, with particular expertise in migration studies, trauma theory, ethnic identity formation, and war ethics within biblical literature. Prof. Crouch specializes in examining how imperial forces shaped biblical traditions and how ancient communities responded to displacement and cultural transformation.
Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent pattern of interdisciplinary analysis, bridging textual criticism with historical, archaeological, and ethical considerations. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between Deuteronomy and Assyrian treaty traditions, the formation of Israelite identity in the context of cultural diversity, and the ethical dimensions of warfare in biblical texts. Her approach often connects ancient contexts with contemporary ethical concerns, as seen in her work on biblical perspectives on gun culture.
Prof. Crouch's scholarship has been recognized through numerous publications with prestigious academic presses including Cambridge University Press, Brill, and SBL. Her work spans monographs, edited volumes, and scholarly articles that have significantly advanced the field of biblical studies, particularly in the areas of Deuteronomistic literature, prophetic texts, and biblical ethics.
She has edited important collections addressing the Bible's relevance to contemporary issues such as migration and gun culture, demonstrating her commitment to connecting ancient texts with modern ethical dilemmas. Her leadership as department chair reflects her standing within the academic community and her commitment to advancing interdisciplinary approaches to biblical and religious studies.
