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Davis Hankins serves as Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies within the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences. His academic profile centers on biblical literature, religion, and society through modern literary theory and philosophical frameworks.
His educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. from Emory University (2011)
- M.Div. from Columbia Theological Seminary (2005)
- B.S. from North Carolina State University (2002)
Hankins' research investigates wisdom literature reception, particularly Ecclesiastes and Job, alongside Jewish history in the Hellenistic period, feminist biblical interpretation, and biblical economics. His work examines shifting boundaries of religion in interpretation and engages with Deleuzean philosophy, desire theory, and socio-economic contexts of ancient texts. Current projects include books on Ecclesiastes commentary and 3rd-century BCE Jewish history.
His scholarly output (2013-2024) reveals consistent focus on Ecclesiastes, Job, and prophetic narratives, demonstrating interdisciplinary methodology blending literary theory, philosophy, and socio-historical analysis. Publications frequently address contemporary ethical concerns through ancient textual lenses, with emphasis on power structures, economic paradigms, and reception history across Jewish and Christian traditions.
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