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Gordon Robert is a distinguished academic and Regius Professor of Hebrew at the University of Cambridge, having served from 1995 to 2012. Previously, he held Lecturer positions at the University of Cambridge (1979–1995) and the University of Glasgow (1969–1979). He is a member of the Academy of Europe, elected in 2024, and holds a Doctor of Letters from the University of Cambridge (2004).
He studied Hebrew and Aramaic at the University of Cambridge, where he earned numerous scholarships and prizes, including the Stewart of Rannoch Hebrew Prize, Bender Hebrew Prize, and First Tyrwhitt Hebrew Scholarship.
His research focuses on the Hebrew Bible within Jewish and Christian traditions, the Ancient Near Eastern context of the Hebrew Bible, and the study of its ancient and modern translations. He has contributed extensively to understanding the textual transmission and exegesis of biblical texts, particularly through his work on ancient versions in Greek, Aramaic, Syriac, and Latin. His recent work includes examining the historical and cultural influences on biblical translations, such as the King James Version.
- 2003: President, Society for the Study of the Old Testament (UK/Ireland)
- 2004: Doctor of Letters, University of Cambridge
- 2011: Festschrift dedicated to his work on the Hebrew Bible’s text and versions
- 2011: Fellow of the British Academy
Gordon has advised numerous PhD students focusing on ancient biblical translations, though specific grant details are not provided in the text. No specific labs or teams are mentioned in the provided information.
