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Deirdre A. Dempsey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theology at Marquette University. She specializes in biblical translation, particularly Old Testament texts, and is affiliated with the Department of Theology under the College of Arts and Sciences (implied by departmental structure). Her recent work includes a five-year committee project revising the Old Testament section of the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the new Lectionary, and translating Ibn at-Tayyib's 11th-century Commentary on Genesis for Fordham Press's Christian Arabic Texts in Translation Series.
- Education
- PhD in Egyptian and Semitic Languages and Literatures, The Catholic University of America (1989)
- MA in Egyptian and Semitic Languages and Literatures, The Catholic University of America
Research Interests
Dr. Dempsey's research focuses on Biblical Translation and Christian Arabic Literature. She contributes to understanding ancient religious texts through modern translation methodologies, with emphasis on Semitic languages and medieval theological commentaries. Her work bridges historical linguistics and religious scholarship.
Upcoming Publications
She is preparing two major publications: one analyzing the textual evolution from NABRE to the new Lectionary, and another presenting a critical translation of Ibn at-Tayyib's Genesis commentary, expanding access to Syriac Christian scholarship.
