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Cory Crawford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics and Religious Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University, where he has been a faculty member since 2010. His academic work bridges biblical studies, archaeology, and material religion.
Education:
- Ph.D., Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University, 2009
His research centers on the Hebrew Bible and the religious cultures of the Ancient Near East, with particular emphasis on archaeology, iconography, ritual practices, and the interplay between text and material culture. He explores how physical spaces such as temples and cities reflect religious ideologies and social structures. His teaching includes courses on the Hebrew Bible, archaeology of the Bible, ancient Jerusalem, and myth and ritual.
The recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with biblical architecture, exegetical traditions, and symbolic systems in ancient Judaism. His work combines textual analysis with archaeological data to reconstruct religious worldviews. Themes include temple symbolism, spatial theology, and the interpretation of sacred narratives in early Jewish literature.
While no formal awards are listed, his publications in respected venues such as the Harvard Theological Review and the Journal of Religion indicate scholarly recognition.
He advises students in religious studies and related fields, though specific advisees are not listed. There is no mention of external grants or funding sources in the provided text.
Crawford is involved in scholarly discourse through peer-reviewed publications and academic reviews, contributing to ongoing conversations in biblical and ancient Near Eastern studies.
