Christian Brady

Christian Brady is a Professor and T. W. Lewis Dean of the Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky. He holds affiliations with the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Jewish Studies, and organizations like the Society of Biblical Literature. His research focuses on rabbinic interpretation of the Bible in Targumic literature, theodicy, and exegesis of ancient Jewish texts. Brady’s work bridges biblical studies, Jewish studies, and religious theology, with a particular emphasis on Targumic literature’s role in shaping theological and ethical discourse.

His publications analyze texts such as Targum Ruth, Targum Esther, and Lamentations, exploring themes like character development, conversion narratives, liturgical use of scripture, and divine justice. His book Beautiful and Terrible Things (2020) addresses theological struggles with suffering and hope from a Christian perspective. Brady also contributes to interfaith scholarship, examining early Christian-Jewish relations and rabbinic traditions.

Brady’s academic leadership includes administrative roles in the Lewis Honors College, where he oversees interdisciplinary education and scholarly engagement. His work reflects a commitment to integrating ancient texts with contemporary theological and cultural questions.