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Dr. Esther Eshel is an Associate Professor in the Bible department at Bar Ilan University and serves as the head of the Jeselsohn Epigraphic Center for Jewish History. She is a prominent scholar in biblical studies with specialization in ancient Jewish texts and epigraphy.
Dr. Eshel earned her Ph.D. in Bible from the Hebrew University. Her academic journey has focused on the study of ancient Jewish texts, particularly those from the Second Temple period.
Dr. Eshel's research spans multiple critical areas of biblical scholarship. She is particularly known for her work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, having published 13 scrolls from Cave 4 as a member of the international team responsible for publishing these important ancient documents. Her expertise extends to epigraphy, ancient Jewish history, Aramaic literature, and biblical textual criticism. She has made significant contributions to our understanding of ancient Jewish religious practices, legal traditions, and literary compositions through her meticulous analysis of primary source materials.
Dr. Eshel's publications reveal a consistent focus on textual analysis of ancient Jewish writings, particularly those discovered in the Judaean Desert. Her work often bridges textual scholarship with historical context, providing valuable insights into daily life, religious practices, and legal traditions of ancient Jewish communities.
Dr. Eshel has made notable contributions to biblical scholarship through her extensive publication record, including:
- 'See, I Will Bring a Scroll Recounting What Befell Me PS 40:8: Epigraphy and Daily Life from the Bible to the Talmud'
- 'The Aramaic Levi Document: Edition Translation Commentary' (co-authored with J.C. Greenfield and M.E. Stone)
- Multiple volumes in the Qumran Cave 4 series, including works on Halakhic Texts and Poetical and Liturgical Texts
- 'Miscellaneous Texts from the Judaean Desert'
- 'The Oldest Known Copy of the Decalogue?'
As head of the Jeselsohn Epigraphic Center for Jewish History, Dr. Eshel leads research initiatives focused on ancient Jewish inscriptions and their historical context. Her work with the international team publishing the Dead Sea Scrolls has been instrumental in making these important historical documents accessible to scholars worldwide.
