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Hilary Lipka serves as an instructor in the Religious Studies Program at the University of New Mexico's main campus. Her scholarly work focuses on the complex intersection of biblical texts, law, and sexuality in ancient contexts, with particular attention to challenging interpretations of Hebrew Bible passages.
Dr. Lipka received her advanced academic training at Brandeis University:
- M.A. from the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
- Ph.D. from the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
Dr. Lipka's research expertise centers on how ancient legal systems addressed intimate aspects of human behavior. Her work examines biblical prohibitions related to sexuality, gender boundaries, and bodily autonomy within their historical and cultural contexts. She investigates how these ancient perspectives continue to influence modern religious and cultural understandings of gender and sexuality.
Dr. Lipka has established herself as a significant contributor to biblical scholarship through her analysis of complex legal passages including prohibitions against cross-dressing, regulations concerning marital relationships, and unusual legal cases such as the story of King Solomon and the two prostitutes. Her publications demonstrate consistent engagement with challenging topics at the intersection of biblical studies, gender studies, and legal history.
Dr. Lipka is the author of Sexual Transgression in the Hebrew Bible (Sheffield Phoenix Press) and co-editor (with F. Rachel Magdalene and Bruce Wells) of the forthcoming volume Sexuality and Law in the Torah (Bloomsbury T & T Clark), which promises to be a significant contribution to the field.