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Daniel Frank is an Associate Professor at the Ohio State University, affiliated with the Department of Near Eastern & South Asian Languages & Cultures. He also serves as the Director of OSU's Hebrew language program.
Professor Frank's research focuses on the history, literature, and doctrines of the Karaites, a Jewish sect rejecting Talmudic authority, and broader medieval Jewish history, Judeo-Arabic literature, and biblical exegesis. His work bridges ancient and medieval religious studies with cultural and societal dynamics in the Islamic East.
His scholarly contributions span medieval Jewish identity, rabbinic authority, and interfaith interactions, often rooted in historical analysis. Earlier in his career, he held research and teaching roles at Oxford institutions, including the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
- Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies
- Research Fellow at Wolfson College, Oxford
He teaches courses such as 'The Medieval Jewish Experience' and 'Biblical Hebrew Literature in Translation,' emphasizing historical and literary approaches to Jewish and biblical studies.
